#I almost put sugar in this list even though it's SUPER basic as a choice and the bassline isn't anything special or even

[hum--hallelujah]

my top FOB basslines ranking goes like Sunshine Riptide > I'm Like A Lawyer = 27 > So Good Right Now > 16 Candles = Tiffany Blews > Hum Hallelujah but also that's just off the top of my head and based halfway on technical aspects and halfway on emotional attachment so it may be subject to change 🤷‍♀️

[inkedobsidian]

~ Migraines S.R ~

summary: Y/N suffers with chronic migraines so when Spencer starts to suffer with them Y/N offers to help

pairing: Spencer Reid x Reader

warnings: pain, migraines

word count: 1,281

a/n: Requests are open! Prompt list is there if you guys want extra ideas!

Master-List - Prompts

Thankfully the case in Miami, Florida didn't take them too long but that didn't stop the light and the whole case from affecting Spencer's migraines more and more. Everyone seemed to notice at different times but no one knew how to help him so they just asked if he needed anything and when he said no they silently agreed and just tried to make him as comfortable as possible. Finally, when they landed Spencer stepped off the plane first with the sunglasses still on his face, he didn't have his doctor's appointment until tomorrow so for tonight he just had to cope, that was until his guardian angel stepped off the plane too and quietly walked over to him. Y/N gently placed her hand on his shoulders so as not to alarm him.

"Hey Spence," She spoke in a whisper, "I've noticed your head seems to be getting worse. If you're okay with it, do you wanna come to mine and I'll take care of you tonight? I'm pretty good dealing with migraines." Y/N just smiled at Spencer to let him know the choice was completely up to him. Spencer could be weird sometimes about touch and being taken care of but these migraines had taken all his strength so he just nodded and ducked his head into Y/N's car without a word. Y/N knew exactly what migraines were like so she wasn't fazed at all. Before getting into the car Y/N put on a huge jumper and pulled a blanket out of the trunk which she placed on Spencer.

"What is this for?" Spencer asks, it comes out at barely a whisper because of how exhausted his body and mind is.

"Good way to cool your head down to stop it feeling so warm without you freezing to death." Y/N smiled while turning the AC to freezing and opening the windows in the car. Thankfully the weather was quite cold and the drive to Y/N house was a good 10-minute drive. Y/N turned off the radio and took off driving not speaking giving Spencer time to just relax with the cool AC and the outside weather hitting his face, making him almost sleepy with the calm. Y/N gently shook Spencer back awake as they were finally in the car park and he stirred awake with a half-smile on his face. Y/N wanted to keep conversation to a minimum just so Spencer didn't have to concentrate on anything and he can just relax finally.

Once they were in Y/N's apartment she walked around and closed all the curtains and even though it was light outside there was not a speck of light anywhere to be seen in the apartment which confused Spencer and he just looked at Y/N confusion written all over his face

"Oh, I get migraines too so I have blackout curtains in every room." Y/N said with a smile while walking to the kitchen "Now if you wanna get changed in my room and then just lay down on the couch."

Spencer didn't know why but he also didn't have the energy to question everything Y/N told him to do, he trusted that she knew how to handle what was happening to him. He did exactly what she said and as Spencer got changed Y/N ran 2 face cloths underneath running water then placed them into the top drawer of her freezer then proceeded to make tea how Spencer normally has it, with about 4 sugars in it, and some plain biscuits. By the time the tea had brewed Spencer had come back from getting changed and he sat on the couch, still feeling slightly awkward being in Y/N's house for the first time.

"So here is some super sweet tea, which is basically how you normally have it, and some plain biscuits. The tea is because caffeine always helps with my migraines and it's nicer to drink with biscuits. The biscuits are to get you some food without it being anything like cheese or meat that could upset your stomach. Since I know you'd want some facts behind it." Y/N said smiling handing Spencer his cup and biscuits while drinking her own. Spencer liked the fact that Y/N knew how to calm him down and was so willing to take care of him too. "Now you're going to take the bed while I'll take the pullout couch."

"No there's no way I can take your bed from you." Spencer rejected. He didn't want to come into her apartment to have her take care of him and also make her sleep on her couch.

"Spencer, you have a migraine and a bad one by the looks of it. The last thing you need is a pullout couch when I have a memory foam mattress and a room with fans in it for this exact occasion, now c'mon pretty boy butt in the bed." Y/N said laughing while gently tapping Spencers back towards her room. While Spencer awkwardly got into her bed Y/N walked around and turned on two fans on either side facing the bed. Spencer knew Y/N was telling the truth about how comfy the bed was the minute he laid down and let himself relax.

"You weren't lying about this bed huh?" Spencer laughed trying to make the whole situation more relaxed and he instantly relaxed when Y/N returned his retort with a small laugh.

"I was not now you wait here I'll be one second." Y/N walked back into the kitchen to get the wet face cloths from the freezer and came back into the bedroom with a little awkward smile as she walked over to Spencer. "Now this is a wet face cloth that will be very cold but it will ease the tension and heat in your head making it easier for you to sleep and this one I'm gonna put on your neck. It'll be a weird sensation but it'll take most of the heat and tension rising towards your head."

Y/N smiled as she put the face cloths on Spencer's face and neck and ran her finger up and down his face making his skin tingle at the contact. She smiled as she sat on the edge of the bed.

"Now you my love are going to sleep and I'll pop in to make sure the clothes are still cold, get some sleep, and if you need me for anything just holler I'm just through that door." Y/N placed a small kiss on Spencer's cheek before leaving him by himself to hopefully sleep. Spencer's mind was of his pain while he focused on the tingle in his cheek where Y/N had left a kiss just a second ago until he finally drifted off. Before sleeping Y/N prepped 2 more clothes and put them into the freezer before finally resting on the couch. Y/N lied about it being a pullout couch but she knew Spencer wouldn't relax if she hadn't lied.

That's how the whole night played out. Y/N had an hourly alarm set to change Spencer's clothes to make sure he could sleep and wake up comfy too. Spencer didn't know she was waking up hourly but he didn't need to know that's not why Y/N did it, she did it because she cared about him and Spencer loved knowing someone cared for him that much. It made Spencer comfier about potentially coming to Y/N in the future about his problems. He also liked that Y/N hadn't given him pain meds as she was one of the people who knew about his issues with medication. It was a safe space, and for the first night in a long time, Spencer finally slept.

[daja-the-hypnokitten]

Jukebox reviews part 19! For context, see my post “A Project”     under this same tag. If you want to see a full list of his EMCSA   stories, they can be found here, sorted alphabetically.And if you want to see some of his drabbles, check out his blog at @jukeboxemcsa

Glycerine

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4/30/2011                                     mc mf md

... What got put in that glycerine?! Like, ok, glycerine's pretty amazing as far as cosmetic applications go, sure, and even has some medical applications, but ... it isn't *that* magical. It's basically a sugar alcohol syrup. Ok, ok, I'll put the chemistry away for a bit. I'm surprised at how bold the "wizard of Hollywood" was, to straight up enslave someone on-camera, that just doesn't seem *smart,* but still. eagerness can get the better of anyone I suppose. It's an interesting process, with just a hint too much fear for me to get super into it. 7/10 spirals. 

 Enjoy the Silence

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5/8/2011                                       mc ds

A different style of hypnosis script! This one leans strongly into other kinks - bondage, being gagged, and being hit with a flogger, all mixed up into one script. It's solid, and seriously speaks to my kinesthetic side, especially since I can hear it in my head as I read. I think this would be an amazing recording, if done well, and I'm sure the person it was originally written for did a wonderful job recording it. If you're the sort to get caught up in a script like this, be aware of what I already mentioned, as well as a suggestion to orgasm. 9/10 spirals. 

 The Joker

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5/14/2011                                     mc ff

Heee, Jo didn't learn the first trick of resisting - don't let your mind wander.  Because the minute you engage your imagination, the moment you give it free rein? well, that's when the subconscious takes over and you've already lost. But somehow I don't think she's going to mind having lost all that much - and Chantal isn't going to be the one gaining the winnings, either. I really got a sense of both of them, and gosh, I'm quite entertained by their dynamic, too. 10/10 spirals 

 Good Morning Little School Girl

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5/21/2011                                     mc mf md fd

Some people are just too eager to stop and *think* for more than 5 seconds. Seriously, though, if they're all the right sort to want to control the people around them, shouldn't they also occasionally think that "wait, what if this is a plot?" ... ah well, if they made smart choices we wouldn't have this story, which is overall a quite interesting look around what a mind control school might look like - complete with a totally unethical headmaster. Ah well, can't win 'em all. I'll stick with hypnocons - they're much more my speed, and as far as I know our organizers aren't out to control all the "competition" ;) 7/10 spirals 

 Urgent

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5/28/2011                                     mc ff

... I am *so completely baffled* by this driving need. I just am. I'm too ace to get it, I guess? But it's well described, and I've no objection to the story, it's just foreign to me. But if you like a gal being completely *dominated* by need for another gal, you'll probably enjoy this one pretty well? 5/10 spirals. 

 The Waiting

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6/4/2011                                       mc mf md ma

Heh, I almost wondered if there was going to be a twist that Eleanor was controlling him just as surely as he was (slowly) controlling her, but alas - not that it has the tags for that, of course, but still. It's quite an interesting motivation, and I applaud Kevin's patience, but also dude, how about you just, idk, flirt? seduce her? do this the normal, human way? *sigh* engineers, they just can't do things with anything less than their version of efficiency. And this just doesn't quite hit the spot for me. 6/10 spirals. 

 Give Yourself to Me

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6/11/2011                                     mc mf md ma

There's a lot I like about this story; the sudden change from walking away to being so dominant, the clear indication that it was planned that way all along, teh way he uses her desires against her to make her his... and the formatting works really well for the story told, too! Just, all of it is wonderful, other than my far-too-typical commentary of "ethics, dude!" but well, you can't have everything. 9/10 spirals. 

 Caught Up In You

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6/19/2011                                     mc mf fd ma

I feel like we've seen these two in a previous story, but I can't quite place it. Maybe it's just that they feel so much like Michael and Lynn? Same sort of "these people feel FAMILIAR I had in 'It's All Coming Back to Me Now.' " Ah well, that's fine, I like the characters so I'm not complaining. This is a sweet interlude, of intimacy and submission and just willingly, happily giving to a partner that I really enjoy. A bit sex heavy, but that's a me thing, not an actual issue with the story; the story makes it work. 10/10 spirals. 

 Daydream Believer

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6/26/2011                                     mc ff

The last line of this story just *makes it* for me. It's such a line I would say (as anyone who's been reading along with my reviews could probably *tell*). But in general, this is a good story, seeing someone describe how their fantasy got corrupted and guided and the effects it had on them ... leaving the reader to wonder just how much was an organic daydream to begin with. My guess is not that much. Though me being me, I'm curious as to the circuits our narrator was working on. 8/10 spirals. 

 Come Together

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7/2/2011                                       mc ff ma

The consensual ones are always my favourites (she says surprising 0 readers of her reviews). And this one is just FUN. Stepping into an early conditioning session, with someone who knows the basics of what to do but who is still learning, still practicing, and seeing how she takes to the training? Oh, it's delightful. Little one isn't my favourite pet name for a submissive, but that's seriously my only quibble with this story. The rest of it is just delightful. 9.5/10 spirals. 

[xxcxcs-blog]

Everything You Need to Stock an at-Home Bar

So you finally found the bar cart of your dreams, and you’ve loaded it up with your favorite liquor. While those are two very important steps to curating an at-home bar, to really make your setup recall that of your favorite watering hole, you’re going to want to add some barware and cocktail equipment. But that can be an intimidating task, especially if you’ve had more experience drinking cocktails than making them. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money. “Most people in their home bar really don’t need that many tools,” advises Joaquín Simó, a partner at New York City’s Pouring Ribbons who was named Tales of the Cocktail’s American Bartender of the Year in 2012. “I say you start with the absolute basics and concentrate on the things that you like to use.”

If you’re in a pinch, Martin Hudak, a bartender at Maybe Sammy, says you can always use bartender tools you may already have on hand: “For your shaken cocktails, you can use empty jam jars or a thermos flask. For measuring, spoons and cups, and for stirring, any spoon or back of a wooden ladle.” But Stacey Swenson, the head bartender at Dante (which currently holds the No. 1 spot on the World’s 50 Best Bars list), notes that if you’re going to put stuff on display, you might want gear that’s both practical and stylish. “You want something that’s functional and also something that’s pretty,” she says. “If you’re putting it on your bar cart, you kind of put on a show for your guests.” With the help of Simó, Hudak, Swenson, and 28 other experts, we’ve put together the below list of essential gear for any cocktail-lover’s home bar.

Editor’s note: If you want to support service industry workers who have been impacted by the coronavirus closures, you can donate to the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation, which has set up a COVID-19 Crisis Relief Fund, or One Fair Wage, which has set up an Emergency Coronavirus Tipped and Service Worker Support Fund. We’ve also linked to any initiatives the businesses mentioned in this story have set up to support themselves amid the coronavirus pandemic.

According to Simó, all shakers “technically do the same thing, and there are very cheap and very nice versions,” so there’s really no superior option when it comes to function. That said, many professional bartenders use Boston-style shakers, which are basically two cups that fit into each other and form a tight seal to keep liquid from splashing all over you. “If you want to look like a bartender at Death & Co. or PDT, and you want the same kit, then you’re probably going to go metal-on-metal,” or “tin-on-tin,” Simó notes. Six of our experts recommend these weighted tin-on-tin shakers — which come in a range of finishes, including copper and silver — from Cocktail Kingdom, a brand that nearly every bartender we spoke to praised for its durable, well-designed barware. Grand Army’s beverage director, Brendan Biggins, and head bartender, Robby Dow, call this “the gold standard” of shaking tins. “Behind the bar, there’s almost nothing worse than shaker tins that don’t seal well or don’t separate easily,” explains Krissy Harris, the beverage director and owner of Jungle Bird in Chelsea. “The Koriko Weighted Shaking tins seal perfectly every time and easily release,” she says. And because they’re weighted, they’re less likely to fall over and spill.

For some people, a two-piece setup like the above shakers might be tricky to use comfortably. “Say you’re a petite female — if you have very small hands, then maybe using a Boston-style shaker may be a little harder,” explains Simó. In that case, a cobbler shaker may be the better choice, because it’s smaller than a Boston-style shaker and thus easier to hold. The other convenient part of a cobbler-style shaker is that the strainer is already built into the lid, so you don’t necessarily have to spring for an additional wine tools. Karen Lin, a certified sommelier, sake expert, and the executive general manager of Tsukimi, suggests this shaker from Japanese barware brand Yukiwa. “The steel is very sturdy, and the shape fits perfectly in my hands,” she says. “It is also designed well so you can take it apart easily to clean.”

You know how James Bond always ordered his martinis shaken, not stirred? Well, if you were to ignore Mr. Bond’s order and make a stirred martini — or any other stirred cocktail, like a Negroni or a Manhattan — you’d set aside the shaker to use a mixing beaker instead. A mixing beaker is essentially a large vessel in which you dump your liquors and mix your drink. And though you can purchase handsome crystal ones for hundreds of dollars, both Simó and Swenson agree that they’re kind of superfluous for a basic bar kit. “I don’t think you should spend any more than $25 on a mixing glass,” says Swenson. Harris agrees, saying that since they are the most broken item behind the bar, you should stick to a well-priced option like this mixing glass from Hiware that “doesn’t have a seam, so it’s stronger and very attractive.”

One of Simó’s hacks to getting a glass mixing beaker for not that much money is to use the glass piece from a French press, which is something else you might already own. If you want a dedicated one for your bar cart (that could serve as a backup for your French press), he says you can buy a replacement glass like this one, which has a capacity that is particularly useful if you’re making drinks for a lot of people. “I generally will take one or two of the big guys with me when I’m doing events, because then I can stir up five drinks in one, and it’s really convenient,” Simó explains.

According to Paul McGee, a co-owner of Lost Lake in Chicago, “finding vintage martini pitchers is very easy, and they are perfect for making large batches of cocktails.” Plus, they’ll look more visually striking on your bar cart. This one is even pretty enough to use as a vase when it’s not filled with punch. The photo shows the pitcher next to a strainer, but you’re only getting the pitcher for the price shown.

If you’re making a stirred drink, a mixing or bar set spoon is also necessary. “Three basic styles exist: the American bar spoon has a twisted handle and, usually, a plastic cap on the end, the European bar spoon has a flat muddler/crusher, and the Japanese bar spoon is heavier, with a weighted teardrop shape opposite the bowl,” explains Joe Palminteri, the director of food and beverage at Hamilton Hotel’s Via Sophia and Society. None of our experts recommended specific American-style bar spoons, but Simó told us that one of his favorite Japanese-style spoons is this one made by bartender Tony Abou-Ganim’s Modern Mixologist brand. “It’s got a really nice, deep bowl to it, which means you’re able to measure a nice, level teaspoon” without searching through your drawers, according to him. Simó continues, “The little top part of it has a nice little weight to it, but it’s not too bulky. So it gives you a really nice balance as you’re moving the mixing spoon around,” making your job a little easier.

Should your at-home bartending require a lot of muddling, Swenson recommends getting a European-style spoon like this, which he says will still allow you to stir while eliminating the need to buy a dedicated muddler. “You can actually use the top of the spoon to crush a sugar cube if you wanted to for your old-fashioned. I have one of those, so I don’t have to have two tools; I’ve got both of them right there.”

You don’t necessarily need a strainer if you’re using a cobbler shaker, since it’s already got a strainer built into the lid. But if you’re using a Boston-style shaker, you should get what’s called a Hawthorne strainer to make sure the ice you used to chill your drink doesn’t end up in your glass and dilute the cocktail. Three experts recommend this one, including Lynnette Marrero, the beverage director of Llama Inn and Llama-San and the co-founder of Speed Rack, who says it’s her absolute favorite because “it is light and easy to clutch and close correctly.” If you choose to buy this Hawthorne strainer, Simó also recommends getting “the replacement springs that Cocktail Kingdom sells,” telling us they’re a good way to give a worn-out strainer a face-lift. “They’re really, really nice and tight, and you can generally slip them into any Hawthorne strainer that you have.”A jigger is what you use to measure the liquor into the shaker or mixing glass. A hyperfunctional, albeit nontraditional-looking, option is the mini measuring wine decante from OXO. “I know some bartenders, including the ones at Drink in Boston, one of the best bars in the country, swear by those graduated OXO ones because they love the ability to read them from both the sides and the top,” explains Simó. “You can measure in tablespoons or ounces or milliliters, and it’s all on the same jigger.” Part-time bartender Jillian Norwick and Ward both love it too and keep the stainless steel version on hand (which looks a little nicer when left out). Noriwck adds that she’s in good company: “The peeps at Bon Appétit love it.”This fancy-looking jigger combines the functional appeal of the OXO measuring wine glass (it’s basically a cup that grows wider to accommodate different amounts of liquid) with the aesthetic appeal of a classic bar tool. It also makes measuring a snap: “This handy measuring bar table and stools is super-easy to use and enables the imbiber to essentially build all the ingredients of a drink in one go,” says Confrey.If you’re going for a more classic look but still want something practical, Simó recommends this double-sided metal jigger that has a one-ounce cup on one side and a two-ounce cup on the other. The one-ounce side on this strainer also has a half- and three-quarter-ounce lines etched into it to make it even more precise. “That gives you a lot of wiggle room” and will allow you to measure for most basic cocktails, Simó says. “From there, you really just have to learn what a quarter-ounce looks like in there, and you’re pretty much good to go.”

Biggens, Dowe, and Swenson prefer a Leopold jigger, which has a unique bell shape (with one bell holding an ounce, and the other two ounces) as well as lines etched on the inside marking both quarter- and half-ounces. “They’re really easy to hold and they have some weight to them,” Swenson adds. “Somebody who’s not really experienced using a jigger is going to be fine with something with a little bit more weight to it. And they look cool.”

Though it’s easy to want to get a different type of glass for every type of drink you make, that’s really unnecessary when you’re first starting out. According to Simó, “You can make 90 percent of drinks into a good, all-purpose cocktail glass like a rocks or a collins glass.” (While this section contains our bartenders’ favorite glasses, if you want to shop around, you can find most of these styles at various price points in our list of the best drinking glasses.) A collins — or highball — glass is the one that looks like a chimney, and generally you’re looking for something that’s about 12 ounces, like these collins glasses from bartender-favorite brand Cocktail Kingdom. “You don’t want a 16-ounce Collins glass because you’re going to be hammered after your second Tom Collins,” advises Simó.

[struggle-but-its-all-ocean-floor]

hii i would like to know your top 5 studio choom list, ur takes are very interesting (if you dont mind) Im sorry for asking if you've already done it <:

I actually thought I hadn't seen many Studio Choom's AOTM performances but turns out I had only not seen 1 or 2. I watched them all again and was surprised by a few performances.

First, I want to point out that I'm sick and tired of Michael Jackson. He's everywhere in bg choreos, and no one can come up with a sexy choreo that doesn't incorporate MJ's most famous moves. I've said it before and I'll say it again - at this point it's just plain unoriginality. No one even puts their own spin on it.

Secondly, the sexy floor dances all girls do really aren't it. Sometimes they're executed better than others, but chair and floor choreos (whatever they're called) look really basic with amateur dancers - I mean, those are legit dancing styles right? That no idol has mastered as far as I know.

Thirdly, the song choice is really important. I didn't particularly like any of the songs, but some were catchier, or more appropriate, than others.

Fourthly, facial expressions, sex appeal, outfit and hair choices, camerawork, etc. are super important. The idols with the best facial expressions were the funnest to watch even if their dancing wasn't better than the rest.

I'll rank all of the performances, because it's actually easier for me.

10. Soojin - hands down she was my least favorite. Her dancing was kind of sloppy to me, and the makeup and outfit a bit much.

9. Sin B - the outfit was super boring, and while the hip hop style choreo was refreshing, she didn't do it particularly well.

8. Chaeyeon - I've never really liked her dancing style. The choreo was just okay, and her dancing too. She dances with too much energy and looks clumsy? Sometimes she puts so much power into it that I find it exhausting and distracting.

7. Yeonjun - Honestly, at first I thought the perf was refreshing, because he used Watermelon Sugar that isn't slow sexy if you know what I mean). But then the dance was just a bit predictable and repetitive. The concept was nice, but not the execution. I personally don't enjoy watching Yeonjun dance either. He doesn't have his own unique style and his moves always look a bit unfinished? There's something about the way he dances that isn't pleasing to me. Also, too many acrobatics. But the song choices were good, the best maybe.

6. U-KNOW - I think his was the only perf I hadn't watched. His dancing and facial expressions aren't super exciting, but I thought it was still pleasant. He was apparently the first one to use a Billie song, but I thought both songs he used were okay. The MJ influence killed me though. I gotta say that he wasn't better than Yeonjun imo, and Yeonjun's perf was more unique, but I enjoyed watching U-KNOW more...

4. Yeji - I almost put her before Chaeryeong because of the entertainment factor. Yeji fit the concept better. There's no denying that her facial expressions are good and make watching her interesting. Also, her black outfit and red hair, the studio lighting, her better song choice, etc. made her video better. I do think Chaeryeong choreo was better, but Yeji did well. Her choreo when she wore her second outfit wasn't as good though. She didn't have enough power for it imo. Yeji's dancing isn't sharp or polished enough. I think most dancers looked sloppy. The first three looked the least sloppy. I'm not a dancer or anything. These are just my opinions as a viewer - I'm not criticizing technique - just saying what I like to watch.

3. Chaeryeong - While her dancing is my favorite from this list, I didn't like her song choice, and some of the overtly sexy facial expressions and dance moves took me out of her perf. I liked her last facial expression - it's very memorable how she looks like she's about to cry. I enjoy her more neutral expressions, but not the sultry gazes... I was undecided between her and Yeji, but when I watched the unfiltered cam I realized she performed better. I'm not comparing the two because they're from ITZY, but because I had to choose which one came first on my list... Chaeryeong's dancing was just better imo.

2. Wooyoung - the first time I was impressed with an AOTM perf was because of him. His facial expressions and energy are really good. The song 'Bad' is obviously popular and catchy and fit him. The dance was good - not great - and while he isn't, like, an amazing dancer, he did well imo. His facial expressions while he was upside down were unintentionally hilarious though.

1. Juyeon - I've already explained why I liked his perf. His choreo was the best and he might have been the best male dancer. I liked that the choreo was kinda creepy, which added a different texture to it, and his use of hands was interesting (usually only the girls pay attention to that). His facial expressions could use work though. He was trying too hard to look sexy. I think most idols have that issue.

Okay, and there you have it. Would love to know your thoughts too!

Thanks for the ask!! Really, I love getting them :) Thanks for your interest!

[occasionalfics]

worth my while // prologue

main masterlist | thor masterlist | ko-fi | p. 1 

Summary: After being banished from his home, Thor Odinson has stopped at nothing to prove himself worthy of his throne, title, and power. 

After losing the love of your life, you turned to a power you didn’t understand.

You know you shouldn’t get involved. But how could you not?

Pairing: Thor x Reader (Hercules au...kind of...)

A/N: Alright! First fic in...like 5 months! Awesome! I’ve been working really hard on this for a while, and there are some things you’ll need to know before you dive in!

1. This is SUPER vaguely based on Disney’s Hercules. That means that the villain is super cartoonish and kind of typical. Honestly I just really love the relationship between Hercules and Meg and wanted to work with that dynamic, so this is what came out of that need.

2. I’ve played A LOT with MCU timelines. Basically, instead of going home after defeating the Destroyer (in Thor 2011), Thor is left on Earth, but he’s given his power and proved his worthiness to wield Mjölnir. He gets into what happens to him personally after that, but what you need to know is that he’s present for every Avengers event after that. This ends before Ragnarok would take place, but the idea is that, very soon after all of this, Ragnarok would take place. If anything is confusing, you can definitely send me a message and I’ll try to clear things up!

3. I am not going to include a taglist from here on out. It’s a lot of work to keep up. Maybe I can be convinced to do a story taglist, but I won’t be keeping up with a global/permanent list.

I’m excited about this one! It’s a little nerdy and a little fun, maybe not quite as personal as Sugar was for me, but definitely one I’m happy with. Let me know what you think!

Warnings: Violence, lots of angst, borderline abuse and definite manipulation, eventual smut, way too many feels, major character death (eventually).

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Long ago in the far-away land of Ancient Scandinavia, there was a golden age of powerful gods and extraordinary heroes. The greatest and strongest of all of these was the Mighty Thor…

The famed God of Thunder lived a luxurious life as Prince of Asgard. He was headstrong, indestructible, powerful beyond compare, and set to inherit the nine realms to rule. But he was stubborn, selfish, and fierce in battle, unwilling to spare the lives of innocents in the name of asserting dominance.

That is, until he made one nearly fatal mistake: almost sparking a war with the Frost Giants of Jötunheimr. His father, King Odin, managed to broker a shaky truce with Laufey, King of the Jötuns, on one condition only: that Thor be stripped of his power, his immortality, and his title until he proved himself worthy of such responsibilities.

Odin was forced to cast out his son - his golden child and heir - to another of the nine realms.

Midgard.

After sending Thor through the Bifrost to the mortal-ridden planet, Odin gripped Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir, tightly and chanted to it, “Whoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.”

Then he sent the hammer, too.

--

“No!” you yelled.

But it was too late. Rick had stepped out into the street at exactly the wrong time.

Later, you would think that the worst part of the accident wasn’t that the driver was drunk. It wasn’t that they ran a red light and killed Rick on impact.

It was that nothing went in slow motion. You didn’t get a chance to call his name, to make him turn around and look at you one last time. You weren’t given the time to keep Rick alive. That was worse than sitting through court hearing after court hearing, testifying time and time again.

The fact that Rick had died because you were angry over something so...trivial. The fact that you hadn’t gotten the chance to make things better, to apologize for blowing up, to save him. That would come to eat at you more than anything else.

But in the moment, it happened so quickly, there was no stopping it. Time did not slow down, and neither did that driver.

Well, they did, eventually. After Rick was already dead.

--

A year later, you were sitting in a pew, staring at the empty pulpit as if it might bring some answer to you this time. But it never did.

Rick’s church had become a source of peace for you - not necessarily for religion, but community. Everyone here, when there were people here, loved Rick. He was handsome, charming, warm. He was infuriating, too, but really only you knew that.

Even in your worst moments, you loved him.

That was why it was so hard to move on, even a year later.

You fell forward, forehead slumping against your knuckles that rested on the pew in front of you. Tears fell, like they always did, while you sat around in the church Rick had sometimes mentioned marrying you in.

There was a ring in his sock drawer. Two months ago, you’d returned it. The jeweler didn’t want to take it back, stating that it was out of the return period, but the moment you told him that Rick had died, he took it without question.

You’d found a pamphlet for the local botanical gardens with some of the wedding booking information underlined and circled.

Because, like always, Rick had a plan.

And now you had nothing except an empty cage where your heart used to beat whenever he smiled at you. Whenever he woke you up on Sunday mornings, offered to take you to church with him, and either kissed your forehead and went off alone or smiled even wider when you agreed. He’d never forced his religion on you, but occasionally, you went to support his choices.

Now he had no choices. He was dead.

“Why did you take him?” you whisper, eyes straining to stay open between the building headache and the tears. You force yourself to look up at the pulpit again, see the symbols and the prophet and the artistry all around.

But it feels hollow now.

“Why?!” you yelled, voice catching as your throat threatened to close. “I needed him! Why?!”

You felt a presence behind you, but ignored it.

A hiccup resounded around the room as your shoulders shook.

“I love him! I need him!”

Rick’s sunshine-y smile filled your thoughts, brought on even more tears and snot and pain, as if you hadn’t already felt enough over the past year. Footsteps clicked along the aisle behind you, but still, you ignored them.

“I’d do...give...anything...to have him back.”

Two black-clad legs stopped beside you. The person never bent down, never even looked at you. Kept his hands in his pockets as he stared ahead.

“Anything?”

--

You thought him a Necromancer at first, but that wasn’t right. He’d corrected you almost as quickly as your own brain had.

“Name’s Hades,” he said when you’d met him outside of the church. “Lord of the Dead. How ya doin’?”

Eyes like glaciers stared at you, but a smirk as dangerous as venom offset the chill. Only a bit, but enough for you step forward and ignore his outstretched hand.

“Lord...of the…” You scowled. “You’re crazy.”

You sidestepped him, attempting to get around and walk back to your car, but he was quick. Too quick. Like fog, he disappeared, then reappeared directly in your path.

“Says the girl crying, alone, in a church she doesn’t belong in.”

You paused. Rick’s denomination wasn’t the one you were raised with. But how could this stranger know that?

He cocked an eyebrow at you, smirk still gleaming in the dim, foggy morning. “The girl who’d do and-or give anything to see her would-be fiance.”

The ice around your heart spread to your fingers. To your toes.

“He misses you, you know,” the man said. Hades. He tilted his head, and even in the overcast day, his hair seemed to shine dark blue. “Drives the other souls nuts with how much he talks about you.”

“Stop it,” you muttered, trying again to get to your car. You didn’t want to hear that. It was impossible for him to know, impossible to have happened at all. Rick was dead. That was that.

“I can take you to him,” Hades offered. When that didn’t make you stop, his heels clicked along the pavement after you. “I can bring him back.”

The ice filled your entire body. Hot and cold at the same time, somehow.

--

The Underworld didn’t look anything like you thought it would.

You imagined a vast, empty space. Blackness all around, maybe a few blue lights to match the eyes of its ruler. Pits of souls here and there, guarded by the three-headed Cerberus, all confined within the Styx like a moat.

But Hades had upgraded over the last few thousand years. The entrance to the Underworld was a mansion, larger than any home you’d ever seen before. Three separated but identical Dobermans greeted Hades upon entry. One by one, they turned their attention to you to sniff and suss you out, but Hades kept them calm with endearing words of your plight.

He made it easy to trust that he was on your side. That he was doing you a favor, extending a hand first simply because it was the nice thing to do.

Later on, you would break a glass tabletop over how stupid you were to believe such a show.

He told you and Cerberus to stay in the living room, then disappeared into a room off the main entryway. His place was furnished well - every inch of space exuded luxury and wealth. Marble counters and floors lined the room, with a huge fireplace along one wall and a gigantic flat screen TV along another.

He had no pictures, though. No human artifacts. Geodes and gemstones, sure, but nothing that signified life.

One of the Dobermans rested beside you on the plush, velvet couch. It put its heavy head in your lap and expected pets, and you obliged.

This one must’ve sensed how nervous you were. The second you gave it your attention, you felt much, much better.

But only a few minutes later, Hades returned.

With Rick.

--

You kept him a secret. How could you tell his family, his friends, everyone that had come to the funeral, that he was alive again?

He agreed.

For two months, you and Rick resumed life as if nothing had happened. He was alive again, and you were so apologetic about what had happened that he simply ate up all of the attention. You cried every time you made love, because he was back. He was yours, and you’d given your very soul up for him.

But the thing about keeping him a secret meant that you couldn’t marry him. He was legally dead, after all. And you’d returned his ring.

That no longer mattered to you. It mattered to Rick, though.

Crawling into the third month, he became resentful. You’d returned his ring! You’d given up on him, and it was your fault he’d died in the first place!

He stopped making love with you. He’d go to sleep early, stay as far away from your side of the bed as he could, and wake up to shower before you did, locking the door to the bathroom so you couldn’t join him even if you wanted to.

One night, as he pushed his dinner around his plate, you called his name. He didn’t look up at you.

“Would you rather be dead?” you asked softly, afraid of his answer. The question had been rumbling around in your head for weeks, ever since he’d started taking your decision to return his ring personally. “Would you rather I have left you in the Underworld, Rick? Would you rather I’d not given you a second chance at life-”

“What does being alive matter if we can’t have what we wanted before I died?” he asked back, teeth gritted at you for the first time. Ever.

You sighed and put your fork down. “We’re together, Rick,” you said. “That’s what matters. That’s why I did it.”

“You sold your soul,” he seethed. “And we can’t even get married!”

“Who cares-”

His fist came down on the table, hard enough to break one of the legs. “I do! That’s who, (Y/N)! I care!”

Silence settled over dinner. It stayed, even as you cleared the dishes, cleaned the mess, ran the garbage disposal. Even as you went off to shower before bed. All night, all the next morning, and all the rest of that week.

Silence.

You’d sold your soul for silence.

--

You came home on the exact day of four months of Rick being back and found your home to be empty. Devoid of feeling, of warmth, of life.

Rick was gone. No note, no message left on the answering machine. No text from his new phone number - which you were paying for.

Nothing.

Because he wasn’t gone.

You crept along the house, wondering why it was so silent still. You made it to the master bedroom, turned the knob, and felt what was left of the icicle in your chest fall through your body, through the floor, and into the Underworld.

Rick was already asleep, his shaggy hair falling over his face in what should’ve been adorable curls. But the naked woman on top of him, also sound asleep, made everything about him look dark, dead, disgusting.

--

“I can bring him back,” Hades said again. Only this time, he meant he could bring Rick back to the Underworld.

You shook your head.

You’d brought Rick back to make you happy. It wasn’t fair to him in the first place.

But now he was happy. And you couldn’t bear the guilt of being responsible for his death twice. So, unless he asked to be taken back to the Land of the Dead, he would remain, according to you.

“In that case, we’ve got work to do.”

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[nonbinarypastels]

I was reading your tags, and was wondering what are your Strong Thoughts about how food labels are lying capitalist propaganda?

Here's the thing: ideally food labels exist in order to inform consumers about what is in a food product so that we can make informed decisions about what it is we're eating + maintain a diet that is suitable to whatever our health needs and lifestyles are.

The problem is that food labels are lying liars that lie and the goal behind said lying is almost always to make money by preying on people who don't know any better and purposefully misleading even people who do.

Take, for example, cereal serving sizes like I mentioned on that post. Companies who make cereal realize that most people are trying to eat at least a semi-healthy diet while also realizing that Tasteless Cardboard Flakes For Grownups Trying To Be Responsible Adults is not exactly a flavor that anyone is going to be excited to buy, so the trick is trying to make fun cereal flavors like Chocolate Frosted Sugar Puffs sound healthier than they actually are so that people feel good about buying them. This is generally done by putting extremely unrealistic serving sizes on the label which then allows these companies to claim that they have "(tiny amount) of sugar per serving!!"---the problem being that the serving size listed is something like 3/4 of a cup per serving and literally no one only eats that much cereal. The average person probably eats more like 2 cups per bowl, if not more, and when you multiply the amount of sugar in the listed serving x the actual amount you're going to eat...you end up with a lot more sugar in that bowl than you thought you would and probably more than most would have been comfortable buying at the store if the box of cereal straight up said "40 grams of sugar per bowl!".

This is a theme that's present throughout all sorts of packaged food for everything from sugar to sodium to calories and it is 100% purposeful on the part of the food companies for the specific goal of misleading people into thinking their foods are healthier than they actually are so that people will buy them.

Another thing is that there are a lot of labels that go on food that have no regulation whatsoever---meaning that anyone can slap those labels down on any food product whether they're true or not and there's nothing anyone can do about it because the FDA has yet to define exactly what those labels are supposed to mean or list guidelines on what products do/don't qualify for them. "All-natural", for example, is a label that's largely unregulated by the FDA. A lot of people would see a food labeled as "all-natural" in a store and assume that that means it's good for you and doesn't contain artificial ingredients or pesticides or other things people may want to avoid but because the label isn't regulated it means anyone can use it on any product and the words are totally meaningless.

(Also note that shady serving sizes help certain products get around what regulation the FDA does have. Example: the word 'healthy' is regulated by the FDA who says a food can't be listed as healthy if it contains more than 480mg of sodium per serving---but if a company says this tiny can of soup actually has 3 servings in it with 479mg of sodium each, they can get away with calling it healthy even though pretty much everyone is going to eat the whole damn can and not just a third of it and therefore actually consuming close to 1500mg of sodium in the actual serving they're eating.)

Other labels are also misleading: "low-fat", "lightly sweetened", "vitamin fortified", "helps support heart health" would all lead a person to think that these products are healthy (or at least healthier than certain alternatives) but that's not always the case; there are also labels that play on words such as a product that's listed as "organic" vs "made with organic ingredients" - one might think these are the same thing but they're not. The same issue is present with food labeled as "made with whole grains" - that doesn't mean automatically mean that the product is made primarily or only with whole grains like you might believe.

All of this is then supported and furthered by the fact that we're living in a diet culture where we're socialized into feeling guilty about making "bad" food choices (to pressure us into spending $$ on dieting products and certain foods), our diets and the size of our bodies are tied in to our very worth as human beings (again, to pressure us into spending $$ on "improving" ourselves and getting a self-esteem boost from that "improvement"), certain ingredients and aspects of food are constantly demonized as being the Most Unhealthiest Thing Ever even if they don’t deserve it (because $$$$$ is to be made in selling alternatives to those things and foods that are free of them), and we're constantly being sold the latest fad diet or "super food" product (because -- wait for it -- some assholes are making $$ off of us by doing this).

Basically food labels are capitalist propaganda because the entire food industry in the United States is a giant money making machine that is happy to eat you and your entire family alive, shit you out, and turn you into corn pops (only 1g of sugar per serving!) without remorse. It is constantly looking for new ways to market products to a populace that is, on average, becoming more and more health-concerned with what we're putting into our bodies and a lot of that marketing involves misleading (if not outright lying to)  consumers because doing that is cheaper and easier than reworking their food recipes and replacing shoddy (and inexpensive) ingredients with actually healthy (and more expensive) ingredients. Meanwhile, the FDA (who - in theory - exist to protect the consumer from shady practices such as these) is very slow with actually keeping up with the evolving way that food companies have learned to manipulate us into buying their products.

This is all then exacerbated to the nth degree by the fact that most people are not properly educated about health and nutrition at all in school and few have the inclination to look further into these subjects  because we think that the knowledge we’ve picked up offhand and been socialized into knowing (like all fats are bad, MSG is evil, GMOs are literally made by Satan himself to poison all our children and give everyone cancer) are good and true and there’s no reason to question any of it further---though, even if we did have the inclination to look further into it we’re all overworked and underpaid and likely not in a position where we can be choosy about what we eat to begin with---meaning that the average person is highly susceptible to this kind of marketing manipulation.

[crasherfly]

Been A While

Oh, hi there, Tumblr. It’s been a while. At least since...

*checks last post*

Oh wow. My birthday. That was...months ago.

Welp. Ha. I guess I’m here now so what the hey.

Hope everyone has been well.

I’m keeping up okay. Still writing, gaming and all that. 

Some days are good. Some days are bad. Most days blend together, most weeks feel exactly like the last one.

Honestly, not a lot has changed since I last wrote in December. Physically, I’m dealing with a bit of a low point, but I’m trying to come out of it. Emotionally, I’d say I’m tired but bullish. I can see the season turning, the grass returning and the air warming up and I want to be a part of that.

I’ve had some folks asking what I’ve been up to lately for games and anime. So here’s a quick once-over.

For video games-

-Miraculously obtained both a Series X and a PS5. If Sony’s exclusives, a new UI and a fancy new controller appeal to you- get the PS5. If you’d rather have a mass of games immediately accessible to you, enjoy gamepass, and don’t mind a console that essentially feels like an immediate expansion of the previous (the controller is essentially the same, the UI has zero changes, etc) then go with the Series X. Both will continue to find new reasons to appeal to their base, both are outstanding machines in their own right, but at this point, both also offer a very different opening experience from each other- experiences that are equally valuable and compelling, but different nonetheless. Follow your heart- or just grab the one that you can actually locate.

-On the subject of gaming kits- upgraded to a Samsung Q series UHD tv with HDR and retired my yamaha 5.1 for a Bose 700 series soundbar. Can safely say that the jump to HDR is worth it if you can make it happen, even if the uses for the tech are still limited. Sound receivers are likely not going to catch up for at least another year, so a soundbar might be your best option if you want to do HDR AND have quality sound during the experience.

-I’ve barely touched my Oculus Quest 2. There just isn’t that much to do on it. Sales have allegedly been strong for the plucky new headset, but that hasn’t followed within the VR world itself. The store still feels small and experiences like virtual events are heavily reliant on a strong internet connection to work seamlessly. For example, I attended a basketball game in Venues and gave up after the 1st quarter, the visual fidelity being so shaky that it felt like attending the game without my glasses. Hooking up the system for remote desktop or linkplay (essentially making your Quest into a Rift-equivalent device) makes for an uneven experience at best, with lag and connection issues being a constant concern. Until more people I know pick up the device, or more versatile social apps/immersive games release, the Quest 2 will feel more like a novelty in my gaming collection than a full-fledged device.

-Finished Cyberpunk 2077 on Series X. It was fine. Maybe I’ll write more on it at a later date. My thoughts DURING the playthrough felt more complex than my thoughts after it.

-Finished the main game of Super Mario 3D World on Switch. That game is still absolutely outstanding and a masterpiece.

-Started Dragon Quest XI on Switch. It is refreshingly chill and simple.

-Finished Hitman 2 (PS4) and started Hitman 3 (PS5). It continues to be one of my all-time favorite franchises in gaming.

-Started Demon’s Souls (PS5). It’s hard!

-Dabbled in King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match (Switch), No Man’s Sky (Series X), Sims 4 (PC), AC: Valhalla (Series X), Earth Defense Force 5 (PS4), Dead Rising 2: Off the Record (PS4) and touched many, many more games that I’m sure I’m forgetting to list here.

-Played the demo for Project Triangle and immediately put it at the top of my most anticipated games list.

-Completed a new playthrough of Civilization 6. It was satisfying, even if the expansion continues to fall short of adding things like basic AI and Diplomacy upgrades that make other games like Endless Space 2 more rewarding.

-I played Overwatch socially for the first time in months and had a blast. I still can only stomach 6v6 classic, so I’m grateful that my friends were willing to humor me. As Overwatch 2 gets closer maybe I’ll write a longer retrospective on my relationship with Overwatch- from newcomer to heavily invested comp player to distanced/disillusioned outsider to my current resting place as a casual/non-competitive wellwisher. It’s been a weird, at times tumultuous journey. But I continue to be grateful that Overwatch can exist in a way I can enjoy- especially with my friends.

For anime-

-On a weekly basis I still follow Jujutsu Kaisen and Dr. Stone. Both still absolutely rule.

-Dropped off of The Promised Neverland. the story took a turn I just couldn’t follow. I’ll need some time before I go back to it. I’m told it skips an important arc. It shows.

-Finally broke through an incredibly dull arc in Katekyo Hitman Reborn! We’re in the Choice arc now, and it’s back to doing what Reborn does best- exciting shonen battles featuring strange powers and demonstrations of character growth through conflict.

-I’ve finished my first 50 episodes of Dragon Ball (watching it in English). I like it! It’s deeply weird- sometimes in good ways, sometimes in bad ways, but mostly it’s just fun. 

-Completed a rewatch of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing with my brother (again, in English). This is the third time I’ve rewatched the series. My thoughts haven’t changed much- it gets a bad rap for its occasionally silly dub and deeply serious overtones, but deserves points for approaching the topics of war of violence with a gravity absent in other anime.

-Slowly working through Fist of the North Star, which is ridiculously cool and a ton of fun to watch- even if it is also terrifically dark.

Other hobbies-

-Almost finished with the Barracuda Bay pirate lego set. Only took me like...5 months? Thereabouts? I plan to do the haunted house next, and also want to start incorporating Light My Bricks into the sets to add some life to them.

-Still working out 5 days a week when possible. Going through a rough patch, physically, right now, but I’m trying to power through. 

-Therapy was reduced to bi-weekly. I guess that means I’m making progress? It’s been a weird journey, ‘cuz I don’t feel different or transformed or anything like that. If anything, I feel more anxious than before? But I guess the point is that my awareness is supposed to be higher now and my ability to exercise restraint is supposed to be stronger. Here’s hoping!

-Still dialed back on alcohol, caffeine, sodium...you know, all the stuff that makes life worth waking up for. Unfortunately, it’s a bit out of my control. it’s made for a lot of sleep and some moody af days. And also my body compensating by getting really hot for sugar in any form. I drank a coke yesterday for the first time in months. It was wild.

-My screenplay continues to hover at 200 pages. I got things shifted into episodic format. My partner and I continue to work through how the release will look and a lot of retrospect changes have happened to account for the turns the story takes later. Alice and the Pale Horse will release- sooner than later, hopefully- but it’s going to take some more work. However, I am excited to admit out loud that I am basically writing an anime at this point.

-I’m running two DND campaigns- The Ghosts of Saltmarsh and The Lost Shrine of Tamoachan. I’m really diving into it after spending recent months avoiding it. I’m trying to focus on learning stories and working with my party. I think I was approaching burnout the past few months, but as odd as it sounds- taking on a second campaign helped me avert it. It feels less like a monthly event I have to start my engine anew for every time and more like a routine hobby I’m constantly a little immersed in.

- I haven’t done much reading. Since my job put the ax to my reading on the clock it’s been hard to make much progress. I’m hoping that as the weather warms up I can go back to my nightly reads on the stoop. I have Berserk, Sailor Moon in my queue, as well as no shortage of mystery novels to knock out.

-Baseball is coming! I want to be excited. I’m trying to be. I just have so many hobbies and baseball feels like the least urgent. It’s hard when I don’t have much of a social world built around it (or sports in general) beyond my dad and one close friend. I’ll do my best to try and tune in at least once or twice a week to keep current. There’s just so much baseball. It’s hard to get invested without a cost to other hobbies I admittedly enjoy more.

-I still hang on Spriteclub a lot. It’s been seven months now. It feels like I’m starting to become a part of the community. There are people I look forward to talkking to every day and I continue to run custom matches and participate in tournaments. It continues to be one of the most important social outlets of my life during the pandemic.

And that’s pretty much it! Like I tell my parents- if I’m not updating folks on what’s going on in life, it’s cuz nothing is happening. It seems hilarious to say that, because obviously, based on the above report, a lot is happening! I’m up in my hobbies daily and clearly continue to struggle, grow and develop in tangible ways.

I’ll try and be more current here as the seasons turn. I have a draft regarding 2077 in the works, though I struggle with what I have a right to comment on as a consumer (I don’t consider myself much of a critic). And as the anime season wraps up I’ll have some reports to offer on my favorites. I have also had a few requests for comparing the Series X with the PS5, so that might warrant a post too.

In the meantime, keep up with me on Twitter, and as always- tell me about the anime you’re watching, the games you’re playing and the experiences that are speaking to you. I had a friend who messaged me the other day to tell me they gave an anime a shot based on a retrospective I wrote- it was a title they otherwise would not have watched- and they ended up loving it. Those are the kinds of messages that literally make my week.

So if you see something I happened to write about- even if you hate it- let me know! I always enjoy hearing about people’s experiences on a personal level.  Stay safe out there everyone. Until next time ~

[meolazaviar1997]

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Halloween starters

“I promised a reward if you did a couple’s costume with me this year. Well, I’m ready to pay up.”

“I’m not sure how, but you have melted chocolate on your neck. I’ll get it off for you.”

“You scared me, you jerk! Feel how fast my heart is beating.”

“I can’t look! I’m hiding my face in your lap.”  

“Bobbing for apples is so gross. If I’m going to swap spit with a stranger, I’d rather just make out with you.”

“Do you think I can lick my way down to the stick of this lollipop? Can you keep your hands to yourself while I try?”

“This is usually the part in the slasher flick where the horny couple sneaks away from the group… follow me, unless you’re scared.”

“I’ve never seen a sexier costume in my life. Keep it on.”

“They say you feel cold when you’re in the presence of a ghost. What’s it mean when you start getting hot?”

“How hard can you bite with those plastic fangs in your mouth?”

“Halloween is basically an excuse for you to walk the streets in lingerie –and I love every second of it.”

“I’m sorry, babe. Scaring you seemed like a funny idea at the time. Let me make it up to you?”

“The Ouija board just spelled ‘fuck’ and I think we should listen to it.”

​❝ i made pumpkin cookies! want to try one? ❞

❝ did you cut yourself carving the pumpkin? let me see it. ❞

❝ stay still i’m almost done with your costume. ❞

❝ help me decorate! ❞

​❝ it’s chilly out here, you need a coat. take mine. ❞

​❝ you sound sick. are you sick? ❞

​❝ let’s go get hot chocolate then go for a walk. ❞

❝ let’s go jump in the leaves! ❞

​❝ come in here where it’s dry! ❞

​❝ please, enough with the pumpkin spice. ❞

​❝ good morning. no, don’t get up, it’s raining, let’s stay in bed a little longer… ❞

❝ i don’t get scared. i’m practically fearless. ❞

❝ did you hear that? ❞

❝ we have to get out of here! ❞

❝ are you going to hide in my shoulder the whole time? or actually watch the movie? ❞

❝ don’t blame me! it was your idea to come in here! ❞

❝ what are you going as for halloween this year? ❞

❝ i wanna make sure that my jack-o-lantern is the best! ❞

❝ that guy in the gorilla costume has been following us for the past ten minutes. ❞

❝ aww come on! it was a prank! ❞

❝ please, please, PLEASE no scary movie marathon! ❞

❝ that wasn’t funny! ❞

❝ i’m not sure we should go down that hall. ❞

❝ i don’t like these woods. ❞

❝ i just saw something! ❞

❝ look at that intestine cake! ❞

❝ i’m a real vampire. ❞

❝ i made us matching costumes! ❞

❝ i think i just saw something move outside your window…is someone watching us? ❞

❝ did you hear there’s a masquerade ball this halloween? let’s go! ❞

❝ you shouldn’t go out there! ❞

❝ s-scared? me? i’m not..scared. ❞

“What is your greatest fear?”

“Do you dare me?”

“I don’t think we should go in there.”

“This was a horrible idea.”

“Is that really red syrup? Please tell me it’s syrup.”

“What was that noise?’

“I heard that he died right over there.”

“That’s disgusting.”

“Please don’t touch the human remains.”

“I’m calling it. We are lost in the woods.”

“Please take your mask off.”

“What’s that?

“You don’t want to know. Don’t look.”

“I dare you to go in there. Alone.”

“Please don’t leave me here!”

“I don’t want to end up like the others.”

“I never thought I’d fall in love with a werewolf.”

“Anyone who goes there refuses to talk about it afterward.”

“I thought vampires were supposed to burst into flames when they get staked.”

“I can’t stand blood.”

“Do you know any spells to get rid of this thing?”

“I… I think I have fangs.”

“And this is why you shouldn’t screw with the laws of nature.”

“If you wear that ‘this is my costume’ t-shirt, I swear to god…”

“Ew, I hate this flavor. Trade?”

“Stop crying, it was just some dude wrapped in toilet paper!”

“Wow, you sure put too much effort into this holiday.’

“Aren’t you a little old to be trick or treating?”

“I don’t think you should be having that much sugar…”

“Kind of makes me wish something interesting would happen. Like murder.”

“NO. NO OUIJA BOARDS!”

“I’ve seen scarier Hot Topic cashiers.”

“This isn’t right. Where are the slutty male costumes?!”

“No way. People who have sex at parties die on Halloween. That’s just movie logic.”

“Don’t tell me you’re not dressing up for Halloween.”

“It’s the mooost wonderful tiiime of the yeaaaaar~”

“I’m in pumpkin spice hell.”

“How many caramel apples do we need? Two? Twenty? Four hundred? I’m buying four hundred.”

“If you don’t carve pumpkins with me this year, we’re not friends anymore.”

“If you don’t carve pumpkins with me this year, I’m breaking up with you.”

“I drank a gallon of cider all by myself. I regret nothing.”

“Let’s do a couple costume this year.”

“Did you know they used to carve faces on turnips?”

“October is when the creeps come out of hiding. Hence, I am here.”

“Want to have a horror movie marathon with me?”

“You ever realize that the fall smell everyone loves so much is just the scent of dying plants?”

“We need to add more Halloweens to the year. 30 more to be exact.”

“I’m not really superstitious. I think the whole ‘spirits returning to earth’ thing is ridiculous.”

“Whether or not I believe in ghosts, I’m not going to risk it with a Ouija board.”

“You know, there are a lot of spooky legends about this time of year.”

“October is the best time for blankets and [hot beverage of choice].”

“Ah, October. The harvest season. Perfect for harvesting souls.”

“I want a pumpkin spice latte and I don’t care what anyone thinks.”

“I’m still undecided on my Halloween costume this year.”

“I don’t dress up anymore. That’s for kids.”

“Tell me the scariest story you have.”

“Do you want to hear something scary?”

Halloween Asks

Welcome to Dead House - Have you ever moved to a new home?

Stay Out of the Basement - Are you hiding anything…?

Monster Blood - How tall are you? Would you change your height if given the chance?

Say Cheese and Die - What is your favorite photo of yourself? Could you share it?

The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb - Do you believe in curses and bad luck?

Lets Get Invisible - Have you ever wished you could trade places with someone else for a day?

Night of the Living Dummy - Do you constantly try to one-up your siblings? If you don’t have siblings, do you constantly try to one-up other people?

The Girl Who Cried Monster - Can you recall a time that people did not believe you about something, even though you were telling the truth?

Welcome to Camp Nightmare - What lengths have you gone through to pass a test?

The Ghost Next Door - If you could choose how you were going to die, how would you go and why?

The Haunted Mask - What do you consider to be a “symbol of love” in your life?

Be Careful What You Wish For - If you had three wishes, what would they be?

Piano Lessons can be Murder - Do you have any musical talent? What kind of instrument(s) can you play?

The Werewolf of Fever Swamp - Would you adopt a stray animal? Have you?

You Can’t Scare Me - What is your biggest fear?

One Day at Horrorland - Do you enjoy rides? What is your favorite ride?

Why I’m Afraid of Bees - Do you kill insects or let them outside?

Deep Trouble - Do you like to swim? A pool or the ocean?

The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight - Do you have any bizarre family/close family friends? What do they do that’s so out of the norm?

Go Eat Worms - Have you ever ruined someone else’s hard work?

Ghost Beach - Do you have any unusual hobbies that other people may judge you for?

Phantom of the Auditorium - Have you ever been to or been in a play? What play(s) have you gone to/been to?

Attack of the Mutant - Who is your favorite comic book Super-Villain?

My Hairiest Adventure - How did you react when you reached puberty? How about when you started to grow hair in weird places?

A Night in Terror Tower - Have you ever traveled to another country? Where did you go and what kinds of things did you experience?

The Cuckoo Clock of Doom - If you could go back in time, where would you go and why?

It Came from Beneath the Sink - How often do you compliment others? How often do you insult others?

The Barking Ghost - Are you a dog person or a cat person?

The Horror at Camp Jellyjam - Have you ever tried so hard to win something that you realized wasn’t worth winning in the first place?

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes - Have you ever been accused of something you never did?

A Shocker on Shock Street - What is your favorite genre of movie? What is your favorite movie of that genre?

The Headless Ghost - Do you enjoy scaring others? Or do you enjoy being scared yourself?

The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena - Do you prefer the cold weather or the hot weather?

How I got my Shrunken Head - Do you own any rare or bizarre artifacts?

Bad Hare Day - Are you into magic tricks? Can you perform any?

Egg Monsters from Mars - What is your favorite holiday?

The Beast from the East - What is your favorite outdoors game to play?

Ghost Camp - What is your favorite summer-time activity?

How to Kill a Monster - What are you allergic to (if anything at all)?

Legend of the Lost Legend - Have you ever gone treasure-hunting or geocaching?

Attack of the Jack'O'Lanterns -  What is your favorite Halloween costume (that you’ve worn or seen someone else wear)?

Vampire Breath - Are you forgetful and often misplace important things?

Calling All Creeps - Have you ever received and answered a strange call from an unknown number?

Beware the Snowman - What is your favorite thing to do in the snow?

How I Learned to Fly - Do you wish to be famous? Do you think being famous would ruin who you are?

Chicken Chicken - Have you ever done something that has caused you to regret it once you received the consequences?

Don’t Go to Sleep - What keeps you up at night?

The Blob that Ate Everyone - What kind of things do you like to write about (if anything at all)?

The Curse of Camp Cold Lake - Do you treat others with the same respect they treat you?

My Best Friend is Invisible - Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever gone ghost hunting?

The Haunted School - What is your favorite subject in school? What is your least favorite subject?

Werewolf Skin - Do you feel comfortable in your own skin?

I Live in your Basement - Are your parents extremely over-protective or are they under-protective?

Bat: If you could transform into any kind of animal, what animal would you be?

Black Cat: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you superstitious about?

Broomstick: If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be?

Candy Corn: What food disgusts you the most?

Cauldron: What is your favorite thing to cook?

Cobwebs: One place you would never want to get lost in in the dark?

Coffin: Are you claustrophobic?

Demon: What is your worst flaw?

Eerie: One thing that always creeps you out?

Fright: What is your biggest fear?

Ghost: If you could be reincarnated, would you come back as another human or an animal? If an animal, what kind?

Gravestone: Ideal way you'd like to die?

Haunted House: If you could be roommates with anyone of your choice, who would you pick?

Hocus Pocus: What is the most ridiculous thing you've ever heard?

Howl: Your favorite kind of dog?

Jack-o'-lantern: Do you have any scars? If so, how many?

Monster: What is your favorite scary movie to watch in the dark?

Mummy: Would you rather be buried or cremated when you die?

Potion: What is your favorite thing to drink? Alcoholic and non alcoholic?

Pumpkin: What is your favorite food around the holidays?

Scream: Easiest way to scare you?

Skeleton: Tell me one of your biggest secrets?

Spooky: What was your last nightmare about?

Trick or Treat: Tell me about the greatest prank you've ever pulled?

Vampire: Which one are you? Early bird or night owl?

Witch: If could have the power to cast any kind of spell, what kind of spell would you cast?

Wendigo: What is one food you always overeat?

Autumn: What is your favorite season?

Fear: Do you get scared easily?

Chocolate: What is your favorite kind of candy?

Werewolf: What is your favorite supernatural creature?

Shapeshifter: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Under The Bed: What was your biggest fear as a child?

Decorations: Do you decorate? If so, how much?

Ouija Board: If you could change your name, what would you change it to?

Graveyard: Do you know any good scary stories?

Bones: Have you ever broken a bone?

Goatman: What is your favorite urban legend?

Horror Flick: Do you like scary movies? If so, which one is your favorite?

Haunting: Would you prefer to live in the city or the country?

Zombie: Do you think that you could survive a zombie apocalypse?

Spiders: What animal would you least like to be around?

Hellhound: Do you have any pets?

Brew: What kind of potion would you make if you had the opportunity?

Full Moon: Do you prefer nighttime or daytime?

Corn Maze: What is your favorite autumn activity?

Highway 666: What exciting places have you traveled to?

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Do them all?

Hey thank you, Anon.

65 Questions You Aren’t Used To

1. Do you ever doubt the existence of others than you?

All the time. I’ve been grappling with the thought that this is just a big simulation and I’m just a brain floating in a jar.

2. On a scale of 1-5, how afraid of the dark are you?

I’m actually fine with the dark. Sometimes my anxiety gets the best of me though. So like a 2? 3?

3. The person you would never want to meet?

Everyone’s favorite walking, talking orange: Donald Trump.

4. What is your favorite word?

That’s tough, there are a lot of good words. Salubrious is good. Gentle is good. Cro-magnon makes me think of crunchy cereal.

5. If you were a type of tree, what would you be?

The Charlie Brown Christmas tree.

6. When you looked in the mirror this morning what was the first thing you thought?

“Dear god what a fucking fuck.” and “There’s cat hair all over my sweater and it’s killing me.”

7. What shirt are you wearing?

I’m wearing one of my favorite sweaters. It’s burgundy and has a stitched squares pattern.

8. What do you label yourself as?

Jewish (barely), white dude, awkward, sensitive in the worst way someone could be sensitive, somehow still apathetic to the point of concern, (very) amateur musician. 

9. Bright room or dark room?

It depends on what I’m doing. If I’m working or eating I like a bright room. But typically I like soft yellow light or just natural window light.

10. What were you doing at midnight last night?

Forcing myself to sleep so I wouldn’t overthink anymore.

11. Favorite age you’ve been so far?

Probably 5. Being 19 feels weird.

12. Who told you they loved you last?

My mom. I just took her to the doctor for a evaluation type thing.

13. Your worst enemy?

Tangling things. Like blankets, string, messy rooms, jackets, drama, emotions. Also needles.

14. What is your current desktop picture?

A very old picture of the square in Jacksonville.

15. Do you like someone?

Yes, I’d say so.

16. The last song you listened to?

Whale by Yellow Ostrich. I’ve been getting into them lately.

17. You can press a button that will make any one person explode. Who would you blow up?

I don’t know, I’m generally against killing people. I’d hate to be responsible for anyone’s death. Unless maybe it was someone who did horrible horrible things to people. Like a serial killer or a Hitler situation.

18. Who would you really like to just punch in the face?

Now THIS I’m kinda ok with. I’m still usually not cool with violence but I’m also human. Probably Trump if I wouldn’t go to jail for the rest of my life. So maybe just one of or both of the Paul brothers.

19. If anyone could be your slave for a day, who would it be and what would they have to do?

I’m not sure of the moral implications for this one either. I guess maybe Gordon Ramsay so he can teach me how to cook or just cook for me all day. I’d be happy with one of the Chris actors from the Marvel movies because they all seem like fun, cool people and they’re also very hot. I guess we’d just hang out all day and do stuff. I would stare a lot.

20. What is your best physical attribute? (showing said attribute is optional)

I don’t know. I’ve been told my eyes are nice. Maybe my ears?

21. If you were the opposite sex for one day, what would you look like and what would you do?

I think I would be a pretty hot girl actually. Of course I would take that genitalia for a spin. I can’t really think of much else to do as a girl that I couldn’t technically just do as a guy. Maybe experience a period?

22. Do you have a secret talent? If yes, what is it?

I play trumpet, I guess. That’s not much of a secret. Or a talent. I can drive stick. I can whistle pretty well. I’m good at not only destroying property but also relationships.

23. What is one unique thing you’re afraid of?

Rabbits. I hate them. Yet I dated someone who loved them. Electricity makes me nervous.

24. You can only have one kind of sandwich. Every sandwich ingredient known to humankind is at your disposal.

Fuck dude, I don’t know. That’s a lot of different combinations. I’ve been enjoying egg sandwiches lately.

25. You just found $100! How are you going to spend it?

I’d probably put it into my bike for repairs and stuff. Anything left over would just be saved for gas.

26. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere in the world, but you have to leave immediately. Where are you going to go?

I’d love to go to Santorini but definitely not how I’m dressed now. Iceland would be cool to go to. Also Quebec for the Winter Festival.

27. An angel appears out of Heaven and offers you a lifetime supply of the alcoholic beverage of your choice. “Be brand-specific” it says. Man! What are you gonna say about that? Even if you don’t drink booze there’s something you can figure out… so what’s it gonna be?

I haven’t had enough alcoholic drinks to really make a good decision here. I will, however, take a lifetime supply of Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale. 

28. You discover a beautiful island upon which you may build your own society. You make the rules. What is the first rule you put into place?

Jesus, imagine the pressure and responsibility. We settle our arguments with whoever can rip the phattest vape cloud. Or maybe just rock, paper, scissors. No need for a fair and educated trial when you can just leave everything to chance and get fucked by fate. But seriously, probably like a vow of honesty. Everyone’s super honest to the point of destroying relationships but we all at least have our shit out there. And we all understand and don’t judge. Pretty much a giant safe space for my bitch ass.

29. What is your favorite expletive?

Fuck nugget, fucking fuck, or motherfucker. Basically just fuck. Or panty waste.

30. Your house is on fire, holy shit! You have just enough time to run in there and grab ONE inanimate object. Don’t worry, your loved ones and pets have already made it out safely. So what’s the one thing you’re going to save from that blazing inferno?

I hate this scenario and I think about it all the time. I still don’t know what I would grab. I think maybe my homecoming crown, diploma, or maybe my keyboard. I don’t know. I could list so many things that I would also choose. I hate this question.

31. You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be?

Easy, cheating on someone. Fucking stupidest, most hurtful, self centered, damaging thing I’ve ever done. I’ll regret it until I’m dead and I can never make up for it.

32. You got kicked out of the country for being a time-traveling heathen who sleeps with celebrities and has super-powers. But check out this cool shit… you can move to anywhere else in the world!

What a life I live. I’m cool with Canada, Iceland, or maybe Denmark.

33. The Celestial Gates Of Beyond have opened, much to your surprise because you didn’t think such a thing existed. Death appears. As it turns out, Death is actually a pretty cool entity, and happens to be in a fantastic mood. Death offers to return the friend/family-member/person/etc. of your choice to the living world. Who will you bring back?

My sister.

34. What was your last dream about?

Trying to talk to someone I used to know and being having a developing “hates me then doesn’t” buddy buddy relationship with their dad?

35. Are you a good….[insert anything you’d like here]?

I am a good space heater. That’s about it.

36. Have you ever been admitted to the hospital?

When I was little I had to go to the hospital because of dehydration. One of the doctors thought my appendix was about to burst and they almost sent me in for surgery before another doctor came in and corrected them. Mom was pissed.

37. Have you ever built a snowman?

Oh yeah, several times. Although we don’t get many opportunities in the south.

38. What is the color of your socks?

Red and black.

39. What type of music do you like?

All kinds. I think my main genre is either some sort of electronic music or alternative rock and similar variations.

40. Do you prefer sunrises or sunsets?

sunsets definitely. Because when it’s done you can watch the stars.

41. What is your favorite milkshake flavor?

I’m a fan of whatever has the most chocolate. I like peanut butter ones too.

42. What football team do you support? (I will answer in terms of American football as well as soccer)

I don’t care about sports that much, friend.

43. Do you have any scars?

I have one on my finger that I don’t know where it came from, one on my nose (that I also do not know the origin), another one on the same finger because I was young and held the knife the wrong way so that it closed on my finger, and a lot of self inflicted stuff.

44. What do you want to be when you graduate?

I have graduated and I’m not entirely sure. I used to know. Some kind of creative. It’d be cool to work in the movies. Maybe a concept artist or something like that.

45. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Maybe my personality. Just generally not such a fuck. I wish I was more driven. 

46. Are you reliable?

I think I am 75% reliable. Maybe 85%.

47. If you could ask your future self one question, what would it be?

Do I end up like Dad? 

48. Do you hold grudges?

I can hold them for a little bit but I usually drop it or find a way that made it my fault.

49. If you could breed two animals together to defy the laws of nature, what new animal would you create?

A horse and a some kind of dinosaur. So we could ride big lizards that like apples and sugar cubes. Or maybe a dog and an elephant so we could have really big dogs with really big ears.

50. What is the most unusual conversation you’ve ever had?

I’ve had a lot. I had a conversation on using the wendigo that lives near my house as a last resort for affection.

51. Are you a good liar?

I’m pretty good. Not great. But I can lie kind of ok. Maybe I’m not that great a liar.

52. How long could you go without talking?

Probably a week.

53. What has been you worst haircut/style?

My old bowl haircut from when I was young or when I had really long hair. The long hair wasn’t that bad really. I just didn’t take care of it.

54. Have you ever baked your own cake?

Yes, several times.

55. Can you do any accents other than your own?

I can do the typical crappy English accent and maybe Scottish.

56. What do you like on your toast?

Usually just butter.

57. What is the last thing you drew a picture of?

God knows. Probably a willy.

58. What would be you dream car?

I actually use to drive my dream car. I love old Volkswagen Beetles. I’d love to put an electric engine in it like that one company does. I think they’re called Zelectrics.

59. Do you sing in the shower? Or do anything unusual in the shower? Explain.

I sing occasionally. Only when no ones around. I don’t do much else besides maybe style my hair with the shampoo.

60. Do you believe in aliens?

Yes, definitely. I think it’d be against logic to believe otherwise.

61. Do you often read your horoscope?

More than I’d like to admit. I don’t really believe it; it’s more of a casual thing. But also, I can’t help but be pulled into it.

62. What is your favorite letter of the alphabet?

J, K, W, G, Y, and maybe Q.

63. Which is cooler: dinosaurs or dragons?

I’m tempted to say dragons because they’re basically like flying dinosaurs with fire breath and cool lore. But on the other hand, dinosaurs ACTUALLY existed and that’s amazing in and of itself.

64. What do you think about babies?

I think they’re cute and they smell weird. Never hand me your baby, I will be very nervous. They’re also loud and you don’t know if they’ll turn out to be good people no matter how hard you try. They’re also amazing and they blow my mind. I do not want one. Probably ever.

65. Freebie! Ask anything interesting you can think of.

Welp.

[rebelmeg]

65 Questions You Aren't Used To

(I know, it’s an ask meme, but... I just kinda want to do them all.  I LOVE this kinda stuff, it’s like writing a nifty journal entry for people that suck at journals, like me.)

1. Do you ever doubt the existence of others than you?  Um, no... they’re right there.

2. On a scale of 1-5, how afraid of the dark are you?  1.  I’m very comfortable in the dark.

3. The person you would never want to meet?  Donald Trump was the first to spring to mind.

4. What is your favorite word?  Popcorn.  (Because it visually appeals to me, and it feels nice to say.  I know, that made literally zero sense.  I know.)

5. If you were a type of tree, what would you be?  I always fancied myself a weeping willow, but there is literally nothing willowy about me.  Ooh, ooh, can I be a fruitless pear tree?!  They turn every color from yellow to purple in autumn and they’re so pretty!

6. When you looked in the mirror this morning what was the first thing you thought?  Probably something like, “Ew,” or “I need to shower,”.

7. What shirt are you wearing?  It’s cute!  It’s a gray tunic with a deep V in the front with lacing, and the words, “I’d Rather Not.”

8. What do you label yourself as?  Writer.

9. Bright room or dark room?  Bright when I’m working, dim when things are winding down, dark as sin when sleeping.

10. What were you doing at midnight last night?  Same thing I’m doing now, screwing around on Tumblr when I should be finishing up and going to bed.

11. Favorite age you’ve been so far? 17 was a good year for me, I found the other half of my heart.  Everything before and after was basically a crap shoot.

12. Who told you they loved you last?  My daughters.

13. Your worst enemy?  Probably myself.

14. What is your current desktop picture?  It’s doing a slideshow through my saved file of New Years pictures.

15. Do you like someone?  Romantically, just my hubby.  He’s awfully cute.

16. The last song you listened to?  Listening to “U and Ur Hand” by P!nk right now.

17. You can press a button that will make any one person explode. Who would you blow up?  No one wants me to have this responsibility.

18. Who would you really like to just punch in the face? I could prepare a list...

19. If anyone could be your slave for a day, who would it be and what would they have to do?  Oh geez, I have no idea.  Who wants to be my slave and clean my house?

20. What is your best physical attribute? (showing said attribute is optional)  My eyes!  I have pretty eyes.

21. If you were the opposite sex for one day, what would you look like and what would you do?  I’ve got no idea what I’d look like, I’ve got too much boob and hip going on.  I’ll be honest, I’d have to have at least one orgasm, because I’ve always wondered what the difference is.  

22. Do you have a secret talent? If yes, what is it?  Secret?  Not really, I’m pretty open with all my talents.  

23. What is one unique thing you’re afraid of?  Family members dying.  I’ve never had a close family member die, and I’m like... ridiculously afraid of that (especially my husband and kids), especially since I’m deeply religious.

24. You can only have one kind of sandwich. Every sandwich ingredient known to humankind is at your disposal.  The #11 at Jimmy Johns, plus bacon.

25. You just found $100! How are you going to spend it?  Probably on something stupid.  Discount Christmas shirts (I only have one), stuff on my wish.com list and Amazon list, that kind of thing.  Takeout from Arby’s.

26. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere in the world, but you have to leave immediately. Where are you going to go?  Europe!

27. An angel appears out of Heaven and offers you a lifetime supply of the alcoholic beverage of your choice. “Be brand-specific” it says. Man! What are you gonna say about that? Even if you don’t drink booze there’s something you can figure out… so what’s it gonna be?  Um... yeah, I don’t drink so... maybe the rarest, most expensive liquor known to man.  I’ll sell it and be rich.

28. You discover a beautiful island upon which you may build your own society. You make the rules. What is the first rule you put into place?  No littering.

29. What is your favorite expletive?  I can’t say, I’m trying to quit.  (And it’s a bad one.)  If we’re doing PG rated expletives, I’ve taken to using “son of a nutcracker” and “oh my honk” pretty frequently...

30. Your house is on fire, holy shit! You have just enough time to run in there and grab ONE inanimate object. Don’t worry, your loved ones and pets have already made it out safely. So what’s the one thing you’re going to save from that blazing inferno?  LAPTOP.

31. You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be?  I know what it is.  But I’m not telling all y’all because it’s horrifically embarrassing.

32. You got kicked out of the country for being a time-traveling heathen who sleeps with celebrities and has super-powers. But check out this cool shit… you can move to anywhere else in the world!  SCOTLAND.  It only gets, like, into the 70′s there in the summer.  I can dig that.  I’m a freaking polar bear.  (Do I get to pick the celebrities I get to fictionally sleep with, because I’ve prepared a list...)

33. The Celestial Gates Of Beyond have opened, much to your surprise because you didn’t think such a thing existed. Death appears. As it turns out, Death is actually a pretty cool entity, and happens to be in a fantastic mood. Death offers to return the friend/family-member/person/etc. of your choice to the living world. Who will you bring back?  Like, for a visit, or for permanent?  Because that’s different.  If it was for a visit, I’d bring back one of my two grandparents that have died.  I have QUESTIONS.  If it was for permanent... if an early term, miscarried baby counts, I’d bring back mine.

34. What was your last dream about?  I only get dreams when I’m in that weird “not 100% sleep” state, and man are they bizarre.... and I rarely remember them, but you can trust me that it was weird.

35. Are you a good….[insert anything you’d like here]?  Yes.  Yes I am.  Exceptionally.

36. Have you ever been admitted to the hospital?  Several times, yeah.  Most of them for baby things.  (I had the baby, I was not the baby.)

37. Have you ever built a snowman?  Oh yes.  Not yet this year though, not a really awesome snowfall yet, just a few inches.

38. What is the color of your socks?  I’m wearing neon pink and navy blue Black Widow socks that I got from my hubby for Christmas!

39. What type of music do you like?  Most of it.  Seriously.  Country, rock, pop, oldies, alternative, instrumental, show tunes, classical, movie scores, Disney, Celtic and Irish.... seriously.  Most of it.

40. Do you prefer sunrises or sunsets?  Sunsets, sunrises are full of tiredness.

41. What is your favorite milkshake flavor?  Depends on my mood, really.

42. What football team do you support? (I will answer in terms of American football as well as soccer)  I... don’t.  I’m not a sports person unless the Olympics are involved.

43. Do you have any scars?  Lots, yeah.  Biggest is my c-section scar(s), my favorite is the one on my middle finger from when I sliced it open trying to set up a trampoline.  Pro tip, wear gloves, because those springs can slice your finger open when pulled back and loosed.

44. What do you want to be when you graduate?  I’ve already graduated (high school, never went to college and I don’t regret it), I wanted to be married and happy.  I’ve mostly succeeded.  Still chasing happiness, but I get the golden moments enough that I can call it successful.

45. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?  Probably body size, mostly because they don’t have a lot of cute clothes in my size and I have no power to change that sad standard.

46. Are you reliable?  Almost 100%, yes.

47. If you could ask your future self one question, what would it be?  How does Infinity War and Avengers 4 end?

48. Do you hold grudges?  Big ones, yes.  Little ones, not so much.

49. If you could breed two animals together to defy the laws of nature, what new animal would you create?  Panda peacock.  Because a cute, cuddly panda with peacock colors?  Best.

50. What is the most unusual conversation you’ve ever had?  Someone trying to goad me into participating in one of their infantilization fantasies that made me feel extremely uncomfortable.

51. Are you a good liar?  I’m an excellent liar.  I shouldn’t be proud of that.  I am.

52. How long could you go without talking?  Does talking to myself count, because I do that a lot...

53. What has been you worst haircut/style?  The awkward between-phase after I did a shoulder-length bob and needed to grow it out again after my perm started to lose strength too.  Poof.

54. Have you ever baked your own cake?  Tons of times.  I made my own birthday cake this year.

55. Can you do any accents other than your own?  I do a pretty decent British (a few dialects), I can pull of Australian, Irish, Scottish, New Zealand, French, and occasionally Russian or German, as long as I get a good audio clip first to jump off of.

56. What do you like on your toast?  Butter, or butter with jam/jelly or cinnamon sugar.

57. What is the last thing you drew a picture of?  A terrible sketch of Marty the zebra from Madagascar for my three year old.

58. What would be you dream car?  A big honking pick-up truck with the full backseat and excellent gas mileage and fuel efficiency.

59. Do you sing in the shower? Or do anything unusual in the shower? Explain.  Okay, the way that is worded is hilarious.  I do sing sometimes, when I’ve got music going, but I am pretty quiet since neighbors.  I don’t usually do anything unusual, except sticking my loose hairs to the wall so I can wad them up and throw it all away rather than it going down the drain and clogging it.

60. Do you believe in aliens?  Not in the traditional sense, but I know we’re not alone.  It’s based in religion.

61. Do you often read your horoscope?  Rarely.  When it pops up in magazines from last year or whatever.

62. What is your favorite letter of the alphabet?  M, probably, for my name.  And, fun trivia, M is the 13th letter of the alphabet, which puts it smack in the middle.

63. Which is cooler: dinosaurs or dragons?  DRAGONS.  I’d have a dragon as a pet if I could.  Hagrid and Charlie Weasley would be over all the time.

64. What do you think about babies?  They’re cuuuute.  Most of the time.  Mine were cutest.

65. Freebie! Ask anything interesting you can think of.  If anyone thinks of something, do ask me.  I seriously love this stuff!

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KAT'S KETO STARTER GUIDE

a quick guide to starting keto easily and without worries!

⦁ intro ⦁ science ⦁ myths and misconceptions

⦁ breakfast ⦁ lunch ⦁ dinner ⦁ snacks ⦁ food list CHEAT SHEET:

⦁ intermittent fasting ⦁ what to do when you go out to eat ⦁ what to drink and when

⦁ "carb cycling", cheat days, and how tos: ⦁ things to avoid that are a waste of money

INTRODUCTION TO KETO Keto is an amazing diet and/or lifestyle that when paired with multiple other forms of healthy choices can be a quick way to lose a few pounds or a healthy way to live longterm allowing you to still enjoy life without estranging yourself from your friends and family.  It is very flexible and people that stick to keto find themselves in love with it and raving about their success, as long as they gave it the proper chance! I myself lost ten pounds the first week I did strict keto and I knew then I was hooked!

SCIENCE BEHIND KETO AND WHY IT WORKS The common american diet is very high in sugar, carbs, unhealthy fats, caffeine, sodium, etc. This recipe is a disaster waiting to happen, heart disease, obesity, cancers, diabetes, among a plethora of other terrible life stealing diseases that effect millions of americans. Whether you do a low carb, or low calorie, or low red meat and fat diet, the idea remains the same.  Reduce calorie intake vs output, avoid foods that cause inflamations or gastro-intestinal upsets, and eat filling whole foods that offer a lot of nutrient density. Now, the reason that keto works so good is the science behind the diet: When you reduce the amount of sugar (glucose)  your body intakes, which is its normal source of fuel, it panics, uses what it has, burns glycogen which is stored in the liver and muscles, and finally switches your body to KETONES (which burns FATS for fuel instead).  When your body is in Ketosis, it will burn your body fat and consumed fats for energy, to do normal body functions.  This sounds like a miracle, and I can honestly say it is.  Most average americans have anywhere from a 20%-50% body fat ratio, men usually on the lower end of that, where anything over 30% is usually considered overweight.   That being said, most people have a lot of fuel to burn that they would never have burned if they were eating a large amount of carbohydrates that the body prefers to burn first.  You literally have your own fuel just waiting to go, and you will feel awesome when you see the fat melting off your tummy, thighs, back, face.  :D

Myths and Misconceptions When I first started keto I thought I could eat as many hot dogs, burgers, chicken wings, ranch dressings, etc as I could stuff in my face.   Truth be told you can, but your body will be severely lacking vitamins and minerals that you need to be healthy so I would suggest making sure to vary your diet, always include a healthy fat (example: salmon, avocado, macadamia nuts) and lots of greens whenever possible.  If you absolutely cannot, taking a high nutrient density multi vitamin is really smart, as well as looking into electrolyte mixes or supplements. People will try to bully you or shame you for not eating "just one this" or "you have to try a bite" and after a little while, you absolutely can! But during the first month or so, til you become "fat adapted" it is best to be as diligent as possible, and you will be really proud of the results. Not all fats are created equal:  While dirty keto does exist and sometimes is necessary, try to remember that quality of your fuel will always dictate how you feel.  Will you feel better after a slice of greasy pizza or a big salad with lots of veggies and roasted turkey? Easy concept. You don't have to starve yourself.  This was the hardest part for me to learn at first.  Keto foods are filling, yummy, and full of flavor, so eat til you're about comfortably full and give the fork a rest.  You'll find you're sated for many hours! Not all people get the keto flu.  Some adapt to eating high fat really well with minimal issues.  If you are feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or stomach sick, make sure you have plenty of water and if you need to, have a shot of pickle juice or a sprinkle of salt in your water.  Vitamin water ZERO is also a decent way to get electrolytes without having to spend a lot on a supplement.  I'd avoid zero sugar gatorade though, the sweetener in it is sucralose which is bad for ketosis.

NOW TO THE FUN PART: THE FOOD! I do most of my shopping at a normal grocery store, and most of the things I mention can be bought at meijer, target, walmart, or whatever your local chain is. Buy organic if you want! But it isnt necessary.  Meats and dairy foods are best when bought all natural or organic if possible.  Look for words like grass finished, or pasture raised.

Breakfast ideas: Omelets - add whatever meats veggies and cheeses from list fit your choosing Cauliflower "hash" - sautee pieces of cauliflower with meats, veggies, top with cheese and let it melt :D keto "cereal" - 2 cups unsweetened coconut, sprinkle with cinnamon, stevia, coconut oil, pecans, macadamia nuts, whatever.  bake two minutes per side around 375 til toasted.  cool and serve with unsweetened hemp, oat, almond or soy milk and fresh berries if you want! Chorizo and eggs with avocado and sour cream - they do make turkey chorizo too! or make your own by adding hot sauce and spices to ground turkey.  :3 "Two Good" Makes a super low carb yogurt that tastes amazing  - i eat it with berries or a "Quest" brand protein cookie for breakfast! Chia pudding - 2 T. chia seeds, milk substitute or water, stevia, and whatever flavor you want to add! Peanut butter, cocoa powder for PB cup,  raspberry/almond,  blueberry/pecan.  Chill overnight, awesome grab and go Egg muffins  - mix up eggs like youd be making scrambled eggs, add some ricotta or cottage cheese (full fat only), add toppings, bake for 5-10 mins til middle is set (use a tooth pick).  Can freeze and pop in microwave or last a week in the fridge.  I like mine with pesto and mozzarella with tomato on top.

Lunch ideas: La tortilla factory low carb wrap "blt" - these tortillas are amazing and come in many sizes.  If you cant find those, find any brand that says "low carb" - look for net carbs under 6 for best choices.  Add avocado, turkey bacon, mayo if desired, lettuce, tomato, peppers, etc.  Eat with cheese chips (recipe in snacks) Soups:  Creamy chicken chili, broccoli cheese (substitute heavy cream and broth in place for milk in recipes) bone broth veggie soups (imagine PHO or Ramen with no noodles!) MAKE A BIG ASS SALAD WITH WHATEVER MEATS AND CHEESE AND VEGGIES YOU WANT   (that are safe on the list ofc) this is what i do a lot, and i put the dressing on the side so i can just munch on it throughout the day without it getting soggy.   If you find yourself picking certain parts out of your salad right away, try to focus on those more until your body is craving other things.  Some days i eat my meats right away, others i eat all my veggies.  Your body often tells you what you need without even realizing. If you're a grazer make a fruit and nut tray, or "lunchables" almost. There is a recipe for whats called CLOUD BREAD. It's basically like a fluffy meringue that is made with cream cheese and eggs. I dont make it a lot, I almost always would rather have those wraps.  They're that good and last longer :D Try to keep things with you that you know you will eat, rather than things you think you're supposed to eat, because cold fish sounds disgusting vs that yummy five piece chicken tender with hot sauce. >_>

Dinner Ideas: Dinner is my forte because for a long time I was doing OMAD keto, aka "One meal a day keto" where I would fast until dinner every day, except for coffee, tea and water.  During these times I dreamt up many cheat meals that I JUST HAD TO HAVE and went home and keto-ized em.  If there's a will there's a way, bahahaha. OMAD is not recommended at the start of ketosis because you may feel low on energy or dizzy sometimes and we want to avoid bad feelings during initiation so when you see the success you have you won't have a negative feeling as to why it happened.

LITERALLY IMAGINE YOUR FAVORITE DINNER. Whatever you're craving.  You can hack it. We got this.   Chinese/Take out? Easy mode.  You can make stir fries, fried cauliflower rice, sweet and sour chicken (using parmesan for a crust!), peanut "noodles" or "zoodles", egg foo young, etc! American: Wings, burgers, brats/sausages, grilled chicken, etc - most cook out foods in whole form are totally safe. Pair with grilled veggies or a salad, or make a pasta salad from zoodles with homemade italian dressing.  YUMMMM bish Italian: Low carb tomato sauces and "noodles", Fat head Pizza (link to fat head dough recipe will be at bottom.  This shit is dope.  I never even liked pizza before this).  Chicken Parmesan, "Spaghetti and Meatballs", Lasagna: AND OMG GUESS WHAT. Alfredo is like totally fair game, and its really good with mushrooms and chicken. :P Mexican: HOLY FUCK I EAT THIS STUFF SO MUCH.  Like, pretty much everything but the chips and rice are totally gucci for keto.  Taco/Burrito bowls, fajitas, ceviche, salsa, avocado salad, guacamole, and for dipping I make cheese chips or thin slices of cucumber spritzed with chili lime and salt. Greek: Greek salad, schwarma, gyros (either without bread or use the low carb wraps), hemp seed "Falafel", tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, olives, etc. I have even made indian and thai curries, moroccan food, middle eastern We have made chicken tenders, french fries, chips, "nachos", fish fry, breaded mushrooms, mozz sticks, cheese curds.  All your craving foods! The internet is wonderful for this, just make sure you are paying close attention to how much a portion is, or if its higher in carbs than you're allowed for the day.

Above I posted a picture for a shopping list.

This is a nice shopping list but I find it is sort of strict.  Try to stick to these items to start but You can add in things like more nuts or avocados, almond and coconut flours (to make cakes and breads!), and higher starch veggies and fruits as time goes on.  I get down on some cantaloupe pretty often, and have a cupcake at least once a month.

Intermittent Fasting IF is typically considered an advance technique or body reset especially after big meal days or cheating, and while it has amazing health benefits, I would suggest you research it yourself and decide if it's right for you.  I had a lot of luck with it because I hate to keep track of my calories on an app so I knew if I ate whatever I could within a five to seven hour period that the chances that I would eat more than 1800 calories would go way down.   Each person is different, if you feel physically hungry, don't deny that feeling. Here is a link that describes and explains types of IF. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-guide#methods

What to do when you go out to eat We live in a time where many people eat low carb, or restaurants are very willing to wiggle with ingredients or substitutions.  Remember that nicer restaurants appreciate this less, but if you know that it will be happening, you can always call the restaurant and let them know in advance.  Many chefs are reasonable and want your business and willing to help. Always check the menu for words like, naked, ask for sauces on the side, try to stick to things that are usually safe, blue cheese, ranch, vinaigrettes, mayos.  When a dish comes with a carb side, most places will double up on steamed or grilled veg for very little extra or no charge.  I get steak with a literal dick ton of broccoli or asparagus and lotsa butter and its good and filling. :D Burgers can be put on top of a side salad , or ask for a lettuce wrap.  Make sure wings and chickens arent breaded before frying or baking.  Chinese restaurants usually have a section that has all the same ingredients but sauce on the side and veggies steamed, good for when you go out.  Egg drop soup is usually ok as long as you don't eat a gallon of it. If something comes that you really want, but can't have, just have one small bite and cover the rest of it with too much salt or ketchup or something than you can handle, or trade it away.  This will prevent you from eating it all. There's lots of options and understand that whenever you go out, there is a chance that you might slip out of ketosis.  Don't be discouraged because a small slip is a lot easier to deal with than a big one, and you will feel fine within 12 hrs.

What to drink and when Coffee, espresso, unsweetened teas, club soda or la croix like drinks with zero fake sugars added (look for aspartame, sucralose, dextrose, erythritol, etc), pure liquors with no added flavor or sugar (vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, tequila), dry red wine (cabernet, merlot) dry white wine (sauvignon blanc, brut champagne, pinot grigo, chardonnay).  Keep in mind that alcohol still contains a lot of calories and while it will not likely bump you out of ketosis, it does delay your body burning calories because it is too busy trying to destroy the evil alcohol from your bloodstream (dramatic music) so limiting intake in the first month really helps you to get in the swing and feel good and hydrated :P. Side Note: Ketal One makes new no sugar added Botanical Vodka and the Peach one and the cucumber mint one are fucking amazing, the end.

"Carb cycling" cheat days, and how to IF YOU KNOW YOU'RE GONNA CHEAT mentally prepare yourself for that.  Know what you want to eat, what isnt worth it, and how to stop yourself when you are done.  Ever been on a bender where you drank like three days in a row and by the end you're like dude wtf happened all I wanted was to drink friday night and now its sunday where did it go".  This has happened to me lots with holidays and special occasion weekends, and the best advice I have for you is to pay attention to how cheating makes you feel.  Don't feel guilty unless you feel bad for your progress or your body.  Sadly, potatoes make me feel like garbage so I try to avoid them like the plague even when I do cheat. Try to not eat for as long as you can handle after you cheat to allow your body some rest and to burn the glucose and glycogen that may be still in your system.  If you feel good enough some cardio or lifting may help to get you back in faster. Ultimately, if keto is a lifestyle for you, remember that life happens and its ok to be human, and eat things that are unhealthy as long as its not the normal.  Remind yourself that you deserve to be happy as well as healthy and balance that in your mind.  Being positive and recognizing this will help you to not fall off the deep end either way, by being too strict or completely abandoning keto, which often in the early phase will lead you to gaining all that weight you lost back. Carb cycling is a form of keto diet for athletes or very physical people who benefit from a quick carb before intense activity in order to feed their muscles or whatever but as I am not one of those people, I just stick to my higher carb fruits and veggies when I think I might go for a run or walk, or drag my ass down the road, whatever you'd like to call it. >_>

Things to avoid that are a waste of money Don't buy "exo ketones" or "Keto drinks" or powders, anything "bullet-proof" is basically bullshit, you can make the same things for zillions of dollars less and it will taste better as well. Keto urine strips are pretty much just a waste of money, they aren't really indicative of where you are at. Expensive "keto" supplements aren't necessary, take your multi and drink your electrolytes and you should be good to go.  Keep in mind if you are an intense athlete I am not so like talk to your doctor or coach dude.

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Instructions: To variety this anti getting older skin care face mask which also contains a lightening influence, place all of the substances inside a blender, or mash by hand within a bowl. Use your fingers to distribute the mask more than your face and neck and depart it on for a minimum of 30 minutes, ideally for a longer period, in advance of eradicating. Co-authored by wikiHow Staff members If you want the many benefits of the antioxidants and caffeine, you could do what I’ve been performing these days and set a fall of inexperienced tea extract (or coffee extract!) inside your moisturizer. Really like!!! I’ve been utilizing this one >> [1] It really is Light enough to make use of on sensitive skin, and if you add other ingredients to it, it might help with other skin ailments as well, such as extreme oiliness or discoloration. The egg white not only enable nourish and firm your skin, nevertheless it will also help tighten the pores[one] Discard the egg yolk or reserve it for an additional recipe. You may use the egg yolk for making a nourishing face mask. Check with the section in this article on earning a nourishing face mask to learn the way. We use cookies to make certain we supply you with the greatest experience on our Internet site. This consists of cookies from third party social networking Sites and ad networks. These kinds of third party cookies could monitor your use on Boldsky web pages for much better rendering. but I've sensitive acne inclined skin (with a few new wrinkles as well :/ I'm only 27 decades outdated even though) is it Alright for me?! Effects from the usage of any products or expert services stated on the site may differ with regards to the person and thedermreview.com tends to make no warranty concerning the final results it's possible you'll encounter. Im likely to consider your mask this week I just want to clarify heat h2o to open pores, utilize mask beaten egg whites with witch hazel, usel facial cleanser and moisturizer immediately after An egg white mask is made out of Uncooked eggs that have had their yolks taken off. Once the eggs are separated, the egg whites are combined right into a frothy foam after which spread above the skin of the face until they dry. A further actually amazing advantage of coffee placed on the skin is usually that it increases the manufacture of collagen and elastin.  The caffeine in coffee minimizes great strains and shields against the lack of humidity, which makes it The perfect choice for anti-growing old. Certainly, you'll be able to peel it off. It may be difficult to do if you employ a skinny layer nevertheless. I don’t Believe it could assist get rid of facial hair; at least it hasn’t for me so far. Some fruits During this face pack like orange, lime and lemon is abundant source of citric acid. So be careful while incorporating this fruit juice for the reason that an excessive amount can result in acid burns. In case your skin is sensitive, you need added aware of this fruits. Mash the banana and incorporate exact same degree of yoghurt and mix both equally the ingredients well. Now utilize this paste all over the face and palms and go away for 20 minutes to dry and after that rinse it off.

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(ii) Skin beneath the eyes is rather fragile and involves daily moisturizing to help keep it clear of problems and wrinkles. Castor oil acts for a loaded moisturizer that may be used each day for trying to keep the skin underneath the eyes soft and supple and also avoiding wrinkles from appearing. Thanks Martha & yes I entirely agree with you..From time to time It truly is much better to make use of the regular kitchen area products and solutions for skin care than substantial-stop skin care products and solutions. I have really oily skin and a few open up pores on nose and chiks.What exactly i do for lowering these open pores at the earliest opportunity I work with a girl that's in her 60's. She came in glowing just one morning just previous week, she appeared young and refreshed. She instructed me concerning this. She says it will eventually have a yr off of you. So Really don't snicker till you are attempting it.... Ooo! Adore that, Elizabeth! I used to put aloe on my face (and hair!), but haven’t in awhile. I blew from the leaves on my aloe plant so swiftly undertaking that, but I like the thought of obtaining the huge types and undertaking it the way you do. Let your acne and tough skin complications go away You'll be able to use these treatments to remove dark circles: My skin sort is regular,Oily only Once i get up in morning.I dont want to chance my face skin,i would like to moisturize my face but don’t understand how..I don’t think on these nowadays creams.I need purely natural things.Can u pls guidebook me for glowing crystal clear skin. Lately I am observing dry skin all around my eyes and my lips. Could you be sure to suggest any home remedies for that. Any guidelines for eliminating black head for my teenager daughter…Value your reply and thank you a great deal for putting up amazing guidelines. Extremely helpful.. Method: Have a ripe banana and mash it which has a spoon or even a fork inside a bowl until it sorts a smooth lump free pulp. Include 1 tsp. of honey and 1 tsp. of lemon juice and mix the ingredients carefully. Clean your face by using a gentle soap and utilize a soft towel to pat it dry. This mask by itself gained’t dispose of the acne episodes. You might have to try this mask together with other home-cure. It is fairly common understanding that oranges certainly are a godsend for your personal skin. What isn’t emphasised adequate, nevertheless, is the fact that On the subject of rejuvenating your lackluster skin, probably the most potent Section of the fruit is, in truth, it’s peel. On this economy, why spend $30 or even more on a leg wax when you are able to do it you? I've many pals who wax their very own legs And that i identified a recipe for just a sugar "wax" to the Double X Web page for Females. Editor Hanna Rosin shares her family members's recipe. I have a small, compact pimple on my forehead(tzone) from so many years, I have consulted the dermatologist also they gave some creams for software, Until I exploit Individuals creams,my forehead is obvious after I ended using once more smaller acne will begin on my forehead. Soon after getting rid of this mask choose an ice dice protect it that has a clear fabric and utilize this into your face as it will eventually clog the open up pores and provides you a refreshing on the lookout skin.

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In Girls of coloration, skin may perhaps appear ashy or boring from useless skin buildup. These face masks, coupled with typical exfoliation and day-to-day use of moisturizers should soothe dry, chapped skin. You'll be able to nonetheless it's advised you use a darkly colored glass bottle, not plastic, for purity. Unquestionably use within a couple of days because the oil properties will reduce with time and warmth. Natural and residential designed products are good for face since it dose not occur side influence. I like organic and natural face clean & I continue to keep it in my hand bag. Reply Omg thank you quite valuable I just completed washing my face Using the Banana,limon,honey and let me explain to u my skin is flawless I really like how you don't have to use to many ingridience.. And u get an excellent outcome incredibly pleased thank u:) Masks really should stay on for ten-15 minutes. I like washing masks off having a steaming warm washcloth. I run a washcloth less than hot water, squeeze out the excess water and after that press to my face for an entire moment. I then gently clean from the mask in a circular motion. Washcloths are good for exfoliating. In the morning, a splash of lukewarm water is all you require. In https://en.search.wordpress.com/?src=organic&q=skin+care+tips have Tremendous oily skin, you could cleanse your skin once again in the morning. Never ever clean your face with scorching or chilly drinking water (both can result in broken capillaries). Generating your own personal homemade face masks and scrubs is pretty easy. Why pay for a retail outlet-bought face mask when You can utilize essential ingredients uncovered across the property to create masks that cost pennies? It can be your decision. You ought to do it following washing your face, and that is Generally completed each morning and night. A lot of people use masks in the night, as which is after they have one of the most time. so remember to recommend me the answer for each.I'm incredibly thankful for you make sure you take care of my problem.am expecting your reply According to the BBC, a person through the name of Sam Edwards from Wrexham, Wales credited honey with conserving his leg! Right after staying Lower by a koi carp, he grew to become infected with Mycobacterium marinum and made a scarce skin ailment. Having said that, https://www.facebook.com/steptoremedies/posts/2087800381313231 of currently aren't your mother's toners of a pair many years back. They are much far more gentle, stuffed with antioxidants and skin brighteners and might make even the driest skin seem vivid. Response: Any honey will do, but I highly endorse utilizing raw, unfiltered honey for the face mask as it retains much more in the potent therapeutic Homes. I would want to uncover something which support the skin to return to a firmer point out… it just began to turn into a little bit… euh… slack… at certain space. two. Insert coffee powder, sugar and cinnamon powder into your coconut oil and mix every one of the ingredients jointly.

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This pimple-battling face mask has 3 powerhouse elements you can come across in each individual kitchen. It’s uncomplicated to generate and Tremendous reasonably priced; you merely can’t afford to miss the various Gains! How frequently to make use of this face mask? Never use each day, as in excess of exfoliation of skin is not really required. Use it ever alternative day or 3 occasions weekly. I have attempted lots of dwelling facials, but I've never heard about, or tried using a banana mask right before. This is so remarkable :). I can not hold out to test it. Many thanks for sharing, and also you're images are wonderful. [30] Some gurus suggest avoiding lemon juice all collectively, as They're acidic and may irritate skin by disrupting the skin’s pure pH harmony. Safer choices contain pineapple or papaya blended with simple unsweetened yogurt.[31] Some industry experts alert from using sugar to exfoliate skin, as it may cause little tears with your skin, building your skin rough, dry, and flakey In the end.[32] Other experts advise in opposition to sugar and declare that it really hastens ageing by binding to proteins such as collagen.[33] I think I’ll actually Merge three and 4 for the reason that I have dry and inflamed skin. Among the benefits of employing these components is that they received’t respond badly with each other like atore purchased ones could possibly! Clean your face with heat water to open up up your pores. Employing clean up arms or maybe a cotton ball, apply the mixture on to your face, staying away from the sensitive areas about your mouth and eyes. Depart on for 5 to quarter-hour. You'll probably sense some light tingling and tightening. This is actually the mask accomplishing its position! If your skin starts to melt away, nevertheless, wash the mask off immediately. Hi Amy right after readin your remark I had been ready to reach the summary that coconut oil is another point I respond to that makes me vulnerable to cystic acne always. Thank you, KoraleeP and WhiteMuse! Glad to carry banana face masks in your focus, These are really effective nonetheless very easily offered and pure. You are able to do the egg white facial as aspect of the weekly skin servicing regime. For face masks specific to preventing excessively oily skin, take a look at this hub as a substitute: ... thanks a great deal of Kelly.. My skin appears so very each time right after i use this mix.. my skin recuperating as well .. And that i constantly do utilize this combine in advance of any significant function plus the glow genuinely lasts pretty prolonged more than enough for until the top of activities.. enjoy u I ponder what my Duchess will imagine all of that scrumptious egg on my face. Duchess is my attractive cat. This written content is accurate and legitimate to the most beneficial in the writer’s know-how and is not intended to substitute for formal and individualized suggestions from a professional Specialist. This stone mask from the pre-ceramic neolithic period dates to 7000 BC and is probably the oldest mask on earth (Musée "Bible et Terre Sainte")

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Honey is made up of a hefty serving of antioxidants for moisturized and vibrant skin. Polyphenols in honey wipe out free of charge radicals that cause oxidative stress in skin cells, thus slowing down the ageing means of skin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB0QLruqRrQ : The apple honey mask will work very best when it’s contemporary. Put simply, immediately after preparing, you shouldn’t keep it in the refrigerator to use afterwards. Because it is so quick and straightforward to arrange, make it just before you decide to utilize it. Also, you can increase aloe vera to the combination. It can be full of antioxidants that fight totally free radicals together with vitamin E together with other nutrients that nourish and enrich your skin, which makes it much more elastic and clean. I started out working with black tea bags as my warm compresses, and afterwards I would dab honey above the soar. Within just one-2 times, every one of the an infection experienced drawn to the surface and my chills/fever went absent. Sorry for the details, but I'm a real believer in purely natural medicines and people two individual encounters are what manufactured me the believer that i'm now! Software: Apply a layer of the Kelp – Aloe Vera – Honey Mask totally on your face and also other influenced areas. Go away it on for fifteen to twenty minutes after which you can rinse with lukewarm water. A couple of minutes later on, clean your face once more with chilly water. Ultimately, scrub your skin with this mask and depart it for nearly 50 % one hour to get gentle, glowing skin. It really works as a normal bleach and decreases Solar tan when applies about three times in a week for at least per month. Don’t rub or massage when you wash it off as you don’t want the components to exfoliate your skin more. It'll depart your skin dry, causing your oil glands to provide extra sebum, which may result in extra acne! I cherished the eggwhite, lemon and honey mask and I'll utilize it 2 times weekly. What recipes am i able to use for everyday to strengthen my sagging skin, lighten the dark marks beneath my eyes and enable my turkey neck? @Llzziforan: It's not encouraged to keep on any face mask on right away. Ideally you should continue a face for quarter-hour. Somebody basically requested me about preserving their yogurt face mask on for the whole night And that i gave precisely the same response. You'll find the comment below: ... • Give a wholesome glow to the skin by mixing 3 tablespoons of orange juice in half a cup of organic and natural honey and smearing this Resolution on to your face and neck for twenty-twenty five minutes.   Avocado has great humidity in it and it hydrates the skin making it supple and delicate. Banana is helpful against inflammation and skin cracks. Aid me make sure you I have a nasty skin brought on by pimple scars and black heads. Is this egg yolk and lemon is nice for my skin No person will test any facial products which do not fetch any Rewards. Bananas have an awesome benefit on your health and in addition to on our skin. These are: I LOVE applying coffee masques in addition to scrubs–so much better and cheaper than retailer-bought items!! Your skin seems remarkable btw

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How it works: Avocado is good for hydration and it exfoliates and cleans up your pores. Banana Conversely assistance cutting down growing older symptoms. Egg whites assist tighten skin, creating them a powerful household treatment for lowering look of crow’s-feet less than and close to eyes. Just implement a spoon of Uncooked honey about the face as being a mask and go away it for approximately twenty minutes. Rinse off. Repeat some times weekly. Uncooked honey by itself is Beautiful, but you can also blend and match other food-centered elements to tailor your mask to the unique skin style. Once you place the egg white on, lay an individual layer of divided tissue paper in excess of your face. Then utilize much more egg about that, after which peel it off. Rub the solution in circular motions more than your skin for 3 to 5 minutes. You needn’t be as careful while you ended up with all your face, since the skin on the rest of Your system is considerably less delicate. "My face desired a little assist with moisturizing, and this assisted me with that. " Rated this information: four. Banana Face Mask to fight wrinkles: A number of people phone bananas as pain-free, cheap all-natural Botox, and they rightly accomplish that! Bananas are filled with strong nutrients to remarkably diminish the looks of wrinkles, and make your skin look youthful and radiant. • Just rubbing contemporary orange peel on the face helps lighten skin colour. In https://www.facebook.com/steptoremedies/posts/2088296957930240 , it tightens the skin and increases the feel. I used to be performing some research on utilizing honey for acne, and I stumbled on this informative article. Here’s an interesting quotation: Elizabeth is the founder and creative director with the Nourished Lifetime. Her mission is to assist folks look for a more well balanced (a lot less nerve-racking!) method of residing a happy, healthful life. Go through more about Elizabeth here. Are aware that incorporating create in your combination will reduce its shelf life. Basically, You should not produce a major batch, in any other case it could go negative just before You should utilize everything. Additionally, when you increase fruits or veggies towards your facial treatment method, you should definitely refrigerate it.[19] It is best to use these masks on clean, dry face. Wash your face ahead of to eliminate the Dust and microbes from the skin. Other benefits of coffee face masks consist of their electric power to scale back face inflammation. This homemade mask is going to be your very best ally for people times after you have not received Significantly rest or have slept terribly and you simply get up with a little puffy face.

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Our partners use cookies to ensure we tell you about promotion which is relevant for you. For those who go on devoid of Altering your settings, we'll presume that you're content to get all cookies on Boldsky Web-site. On the other hand, you may improve your cookie configurations Anytime. Learn more This is always what I take advantage of. I have super dry skin that flakes regardless of the(using this type of exception)even coconut oil doesn't do it for me but olive oil is HG when it comes to hydrating my skin it is the another thing that true leaves it glowing Suggestions: It provides Great final results, nonetheless it does consider time to see them. If you don’t right away see a modify, don’t hand over. You could’t assume effects inside of a day or two. Also, the combination is greatest utilized when freshly designed. Now, this is the delightful face pack you need to certainly try. Coffee and cocoa are each rich in antioxidants and Focus on problems completed by no cost radicals. Exfoliate your skin after weekly. This could assistance buff absent People dead skin cells and go away your skin sensation silky-easy. You use scrubs, loofahs, and exfoliating sponges. Make sure you make use of a gentler exfoliator on your own face than on the remainder of your body. Masks are a well-recognized and vivid factor in lots of folk and regular pageants, ceremonies, rituals, and festivals, and in many cases are of an ancient origin. The mask is Generally a A part of a costume that adorns the whole physique and embodies a tradition important to the spiritual and/or social lifetime of the community as entire or a particular team inside the Neighborhood. Masks are used Virtually universally and retain their power and mystery both for their wearers as well as their audience. Right before strong transparent supplies for example polycarbonate had been invented, visors to shield the face needed to be opaque with smaller eyeslits, and had been a kind of mask, as frequently in mediaeval fits of armour, and (one example is) Outdated Norse grímr intended "mask or visor". Disguise No HTML is authorized in opinions, but URLs is going to be hyperlinked. Responses aren't for marketing your article content or other sites. There are numerous banana face mask Gains a single just needs to know about which mask is finest for what skin type. For this, we're in this article that can assist you as We've got categorized the face masks dependant on different skin care requires. Also referred to as The recent Face Mask, it really is composed of honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon. It’s the lemon that triggers the burning sensation, but that’s if you place over 1/2 a teaspoon! Warning: Verify If you're allergic to any with the elements while in the mask by making use of it on a small patch on the wrist and after that await some hours. If rashes surface or in case you clearly show other signs or symptoms of allergy, tend not to use this mask on the face. The most beneficial face mask for acne can’t be purchased at a dear Section retail outlet. Actually, it only contains a person component and it’s probably by now in the pantry! It’s certainly one of my personalized favorites: the Uncooked honey mask. Masks are utilised all over Europe, and they are routinely built-in into regional folks celebrations and customs. Old masks are preserved and might be found in museums and also other collections, and far analysis is undertaken in the historical origins of masks. https://en.search.wordpress.com/?src=organic&q=facial+mask signify character spirits, and Consequently lots of the related customs are seasonal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLyzh-nGTmg

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You will find quite a few ways available to get ready a face mask in the home. Nonetheless, be careful While using the precision with the substances. In case the proportions go up or down – the face mask may not show the precise outcomes. Prevent skin-harming foods. This includes processed or refined carbohydrates together with unhealthy fats. Consuming a lot of of such make your skin age quicker. Stay away from consuming a lot of sugars likewise.[fourteen] If you can and you have the mandatory ingredients, then it's necessary. Having said that if you do not have the necessary ingredients or time, then allow it to be Regular although not every day. Using tobacco can make your skin glimpse more mature and contributes to wrinkles. Cigarette smoking narrows the small blood vessels within the outermost levels of skin, which decreases blood move and tends to make skin paler. This also depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients that are crucial to skin health and fitness. Moreover, cigarette smoking boosts your danger of squamous cell skin cancer. If you smoke, The easiest method to protect your skin is usually to Stop. Question your medical professional for ideas or solutions that will help you stop smoking. Increase the olive oil or coconut oil. You'll need 2 teaspoons of olive oil. The olive oil will moisturize your face, leaving the skin experience gentle and smooth. If you don't have olive oil, You can utilize coconut oil instead, that is also extremely moisturizing. Ahhhh, the basic brown sugar scrub. There truly is not an improved natural exfoliant than brown sugar. It isn't going to tear the skin like oatmeal or salt can do. As well as, it tastes delightful if it in some way tends to make its way into your mouth. Orange, rich in Vitamin C, is the best all rounder In relation to your skin. From the peel for the juice all do the job in the best possible approaches to help keep you glowing and nutritious. Splendor Epic is the Elegance Community that sets a new amount of have faith in and honesty in beauty data. We're driven by a dedication to enhance Women of all ages's life by masking everyday breakthroughs in natural beauty, Life style and Wellness. Basically unfold the oil more than your skin following a tub or shower, much like you would with typical lotion or system butter. Always examine the label to make sure that the oil you're acquiring is pure rather than combined in with other oils. Hey !!! Am pleased for getting this coffee idea … It’s improved to try fairly savoring sip on a mug Thanks all .. .. Have a look at my skin Within this image…You are able to see the difference it can make after the 1st use. Here is how my face appears to be immediately after working with this mask… I'm not sporting virtually any makeup here, just moisturizer. I take advantage of this mask regularly! I take made use of the early morning’s coffee grounds blend in olive oil or maybe a cream and blend right into a paste. I also place in some turmeric powder. In India turmeric is often used in face masks to make the skin glow and to circumvent skin eruptions. Invalid e mail address Subscribe to L'Oréal Paris E-mail By enrolling I fully grasp and comply with the privacy plan and terms of service, including the utilization of arbitration plus the waiver of any course or team claim to solve disputes.

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i do think that egg white by yourself is very efficient in treating skin difficulties, my Tale of acne Once i was 18 was cured by egg white. when i turned 22 a similar get rid of. and now im 27,treating my Grownup acne.just dont be lazy Mixing egg whites with corn starch would make a cleansing face mask for ordinary skin. The corn starch absorbs and eliminates any Filth or impurities to provide you with smooth and apparent skin. I attempted which makes it myself nonetheless it bought messy. So I seemed up some honey masks on the internet and this was The most cost effective I could uncover. Can’t defeat 4oz for $15. And theirs have some excellent components added to it. I went ahead and obtained a couple. Test it out: It is completely Alright to use egg white masks recommended over for oily face. In truth, it helps to deep cleanse your pores and remove surplus Dust. Solution: Any actual honey will do, but my private preferred is raw, unfiltered honey since it retains more of its strong healing Attributes. I can in fact tell the distinction between the kinds of honey I’ve employed for my honey mask. I've normally beloved purely natural beauty masks. I have found them productive and healthier than chemical-based kinds. Sometimes they have a little bit a lot more operate to put them together and use, but the outcome could be quite gorgeous. Thanks for sharing! Theatre in the Middle East, as in other places, was to begin with of a ritual character, dramatising person's connection with nature, the gods, and other human beings. It grew outside of sacred rites of myths and legends performed by clergymen and lay actors at set moments and often in preset places. People theatre — mime, mask, puppetry, farce, juggling - had a ritual context in that it absolutely was done at spiritual or rites of passage for example days of naming, circumcisions, and marriages. Over time, some of these contextual ritual enactments became divorced from their spiritual indicating they usually were being executed throughout the year. How frequently am i able to do the skin brightening mask? is also the mask reusable or must I create a new batch every time? Exfoliation will be the stage most people skip inside their weekly skincare schedule. But if you start correctly exfoliating your skin, you'll recognize an Just about speedy big difference. The proteins which might be contained within an egg white mask support the skin make improvements to and retain its elasticity, which happens to be very important On the subject of decreasing the appearance of wrinkles. Many of the masks and characters Employed in European festivals belong to your contrasting classes of your 'very good', or 'idealised splendor', set in opposition to the 'ugly' or 'beastly' and grotesque. Only Adult males have on the masks and perform the dances with large stilts despite the masks representing women. The most stunning representations of female beauty is the Idia's Mask of Benin in current-day Edo Point out of Nigeria. It is thought to are commissioned by a king of Benin in memory of his mom. To honor his useless mom, the king wore the mask on his hip through Distinctive ceremonies.[29] five. Distribute all of the peels on the tray and place under the Sunlight to dry. Ensure that you address the tray which has a net or a skinny fabric to forestall insects and mud from stepping into contact with them. This support will allow you to join or associate a Google AdSense account with HubPages, so as to get paid funds from advertisements with your content. No data is shared Until you engage using this type of attribute. (Privateness Plan)

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Be careful never to scratch oneself Along with the egg shells. Check out Every egg batter for shell chips prior to software. Use this mask with cleanse fingers for your freshly cleaned and dried face. The baking soda may well sting a little, but This is certainly no cause for alarm. Online video Workforce Analyzed wikiHow is really a wiki just like Wikipedia, which suggests a large number of of our content are penned collaboratively. To build this informative article, eighty four people, some anonymous, labored to edit and increase it with time. Get an index of critical oils that function for all skin sorts. Not all essential oils get the job done for all skin varieties. Some may possibly melt away or damage sensitive skin, for instance. Good hub. The egg white mask has existed eternally. I bear in mind my mother discussing how her mother launched her to this. Thanks for bringing everyday living to it once more. three. The face scrub should not be drippy. Never insert additional olive oil, as this may dissolve the sugar. Adding also very little olive oil is likely to make your face scrub tough and dry that may bring about skin redness. Listed below are 5 easy recipes to receive you started off. Locate the a single that works for your skin variety or the trouble you need to address. For those who have an American type coffee equipment, make use of the coffee grinds inside the filter; if you have an Italian design machine, just unscrew and remove the debris remaining between the elements of the cafetiere. Inexperienced tea and honey work anti-inflammatory magic on skin redness and inflammation. This relaxing combo is Mild plenty of for delicate skin (do a patch examination in the event you’re nervous). Each substances are strong antioxidants to battle absolutely free radicals and maintenance skin injury. Combining https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9DZheR4t1A with banana this mask is a great way to deeply nourish and moisturize the dry skin from deep in just. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/722616702689548155 've never ever utilised it on my skin however, but I will try out it. Thank you for sharing. I've bookmarked it to refer back I Voted it up and handy. Skin care includes more than simply cleaning it and utilizing lotion. In addition it requires aquiring a balanced diet, getting enough snooze and physical exercise, and taking care of worry stages. Your exclusive skin style could also figure out any supplemental treatment plans also, such as using exfoliating scrubs or moisturizing masks. You can buy an awesome scrub or make your very own. See this record of the best facial scrubs or Check out a recipe employing brown sugar and coconut oil in Generate a Face & Overall body Scrub. To cleanse skin, most Ladies prefer the water method: Use heat h2o to loosen Dust and clogged pores. Use a dime-sized little bit of cleanser, then rinse with awesome or lukewarm water.

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In the event the orange peel powder and oatmeal employed with each other feels a little tough on your skin, add a lot more olive oil but don’t allow it to be as well runny as it'll create a drippy mess. Disclaimer: The articles on This website is generic, informational and adjunctive at very best, but are not able to serve as a alternative for Expert medical advice. I tried it yesternight …… The results were being awesome …… My face was truely glowy glowy ……. I used the rice powder wnich I've grinded myself…. It's a bit of gritty composition which gave a wonderfull scrubbing xperience ….. stepto remedies in really like with the outcomes….. *Thankyou* *thankyou* Oats not just nourishes skin of every type and also absorbs excess sebum from in just your pores as it is actually an absorbent. This acne-battling mask provides nourishing, exfoliating and cleansing Added benefits to skin. Just washed it off. Skin is smother, complexion simply a taaaaaaad bit brighter (not as uninteresting) and perhaps. Pimples and redness just as distinguished, possibly a little bit a lot more (assumed I believe that’s in the cinnamon’s By natural means granular and abrasive texture). Sit for 15 to thirty minutes to let the face mask settle and have absorbed deep into your skin. Once the time is up, rinse off with heat drinking water, and pat dry which has a clear towel. Orange peel has impressive Qualities that assistance keep irritating pimples absent. Use a thick coat of this zit-busting orange peel face mask to deep-cleanse your pores and drive out the Grime, grime, excess oil, and germs, all of which cause pimples and blackheads to type within the skin surface. I attempted the honey and cinnamon mask, and I believe it labored…? It didn’t sting or go away my face crimson, like Others explained. I do think it relies on what skin variety you've. Must I exploit this mask each morning or at night? Does it make a difference After i utilize it? Mix the above mentioned substances carefully in a small mixing bowl. Coat your face While using the mixture applying thoroughly clean fingers. Let it settle for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, you'll be able to lie down, near your eyes and loosen up since the mask does its magic. Once the time is up, rinse your face, and pat dry having a thoroughly clean towel. I suffer dry, delicate, blemished matured skin that despise chemical compounds. I'm definitely hoping the peel/coconut ouT suitable thru; do I halt the peel once the blemishes are out & cleared?, how/ with what do I cleanse such skin?, any moisturising & sunblock suggestions? Cheers! Sure u can eat oranges at time period times, no issue in the slightest degree, vit-c is one of the boon for women/females u can even just take vit-c nutritional supplement whole lifestyle, no have to have of even halting at enough time of pregnancy also, my working day begins with one cup of orange juice i adore it Honey is of course antibacterial, which will help your skin fight off acne. As well as it's got an an amazing antioxidant capability, and you'd like antioxidants about to overcome the cost-free radicals that damage the skin. Using a smaller, motorized hand blender, whisk the egg whites until eventually These are marginally stiff for application. Selecting filter choice will instantly update the products which are exhibited to match the chosen filter option. To remove a filter, click the “reset” or “reset all filters” button.

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As everyone knows that a banana is made up of Vitamin B6 so in essence it helps to delay the aging system. In addition it moisturizes the dry skin, as vitamin B6 also tighten the sagging skin and it protects your skin from free of charge radicals. By: Unfold the paste on to your face, keeping away from your eyes and nostrils. Therapeutic massage the mixture gently into your skin to exfoliate dead cells. Thank you a great deal of for this great enlightening Hub which may be practical for getting very good face complexion. These days Many individuals are investing an excessive amount funds to keep up their very good skin wellbeing. These natural solutions appear to be more much better than These artificial creams. Just a little cinnamon oil may be used Together with the coconut oil, but I'd personally only make use of a fall or two in a little jar of coconut oil–more than that may burn up the skin. I've many pimples considering the fact that seven years n also hvng darkish spots of dat.. i hv tried evry possibl matter.. but nthng get the job done.. my skin kind is Blend.. n m also hvng white heads way too.. even afta gng for cleanse up nthng High definition workd yet.. how banana wl support me.. n in the quantity of dayss… When implementing organic masks such as this, it is actually preferable to face more than your sink or in the bathroom to forestall undesired messes on the ground. When you materialize to help make a sizable batch of banana face mask (or every other face mask) don’t fret! Most face masks can be stored while in the fridge for as many as 1 7 days and be employed properly. If just about anything commences smelling funky nevertheless, it’s the perfect time to hit the trash. There are numerous creams and cosmetics that use caffeine like a key aspect of their formulation, but you do not need to use them to take pleasure in the many benefits of coffee for the skin . You can utilize a handmade face mask in its place! I've read through and take the privacy plan Pink Hyperlink to Media collects private knowledge for interior use only. Beneath no conditions will your data be transferred to third get-togethers without the need of your permission. The caffeine written content can help lower swelling and restore the skin's misplaced blush, brightness and vitality. The ground beans are perfect to wash and scrub, while caffeine features a tightening effect on your skin pores. Avocado is really a prosperous supply of pure fats and in addition includes omega 3 fatty acids. This can make it the ideal component that can be made use of to restore the misplaced moisture of your skin. In addition to taking away unwanted facial hair, this mask also eliminates any dirt or impurities from your skin. Carefully exfoliates and scrubs skin cleanse. Absorbs and gets rid of impurities and Dust within the skin’s surface. Egg whites don’t just function to tighten and nourish your skin, Additionally they are particularly full of collagen and might transform your skin’s elasticity. This subsequently cuts down the looks of wrinkles and crow’s-feet all around your eyes.

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So as to obtain the cucumber juice You will need to grate it then squeeze the juice outside of it (grate more than enough cucumber to acquire the quantity of juice you would like). Exfoliate your skin the moment every week. This may aid buff absent Those people useless skin cells and depart your skin sensation silky-easy. You use scrubs, loofahs, and exfoliating sponges. Make sure to use a gentler exfoliator in your face than on the rest of your body. The banana face mask presents all the significant nutrients, Even though honey provides moisturization and lemon juice works to be a all-natural exfoliant. When these three components merged together it could make a fantastic mask for acne and inflammation. I have generally beloved organic attractiveness masks. I have found them powerful and much healthier than chemical-centered types. In some cases they take a bit a lot more do the job To place them together and use, but the effects is usually pretty stunning. Many thanks for sharing! [24] Use brown sugar for just a gentler scrub and white sugar for an everyday scrub. You should utilize any kind of oil you would like, but coconut oil or olive oil would function greatest. Need one thing much better? Check out salt! I cherished the eggwhite, lemon and honey mask and I will utilize it two times per week. What recipes can I use for day-to-day to improve my sagging skin, lighten the darkish marks less than my eyes and assistance my turkey neck? This is often my ‘head over to’ face mask if I feel my skin turning out to be somewhat far too oily, or if I'm struggling from an outbreak. I swear by it. I've been meaning to pamper myself for a while, And that i imagine that a facial mask is just how to go. I am absolutely thrilled to try these, In particular considering the fact that all of them use affordable objects from a fridge or cabinet. Orange peel face mask is an incredibly efficient in targeting problems for example blackheads, acne, clogged pores, boring skin and oiliness. Nevertheless, before you make an orange peel face pack, it’s imperative that you initial learn how to help make orange peel powder. Honey is effective well for tightening our skin and is a great moisturizer. I study your content articles and locate them exceptionally practical. You happen to be this sort of a fantastic author and you simply give us an in-depth information regarding anything you compose. Author Info Orange, full of Vitamin C, is the best all rounder In relation to your skin. Through the peel on the juice all do the job in the very best methods to maintain you glowing and healthy. Just remember to combine your egg white really well each time you use it (by mixing it you are going to get a foamy egg white glance). Thanks for making your account on EverydayMe. This informative article or product has long been extra to your favorites.

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Details: Honey has antimicrobial Attributes and antioxidants which might be beneficially sticky. This stickiness pulls absent the dust, lifeless skin, and microbes from the pores whilst the antimicrobial Houses hold the skin from getting infected once more. :D um really hoping to acquire an excellent result due to the fact um genuinely incredibly impressed by your methods…:D if i dispose of my facial troubles i will Permit you know needless to say In shaa ALLAH…^_^ may ALLAH bless you and hold you joyful often….:D voila!!! Most people discard the peel of oranges and not using a 2nd imagined the moment They may be carried out Together with the citrusy flesh within just. If you are one of these, right here’s a magnificence treatment that will make you rethink throwing the orange peels away. [ more info from stepto remedies ] In addition, orange peel also consists of potassium that helps the skin retain its moisture and magnesium that assists fight skin getting old induced by cellular oxidative hurt. Suffice to convey then, which the rightful place for orange peels will not be in your trash can but within your magnificence routine. In the event you use all of the mixture and may you help save the rest for an additional use? Also, how often should it's applied? It truly is reasonably frequent knowledge that oranges certainly are a godsend to your skin. What isn’t emphasized enough, even so, is the fact that In relation to rejuvenating your lackluster skin, the most strong Section of the fruit is, in reality, it’s peel. With each other, they very clear up the skin pores. Honey is actually a organic antioxidant and it's antimicrobial Attributes. This eradicates the microbial bacterial infections that induce acne. As this mask will get messy, It will be a smart idea to tie or pin your hair back again. You may additionally want to take into account draping a towel over your upper body and shoulders to protect your apparel. I am thinking if You can utilize these facial masks just for the sake of having fresh skin? Or can it be highly recommended only to use them for acne or other skin irritations? i have lots of pimples given that 7 years n also hvng dark spots of dat.. i hv tried out evry possibl factor.. but nthng get the job done.. my skin sort is Blend.. n m also hvng white heads far too.. even afta gng for cleanse up nthng High definition workd nonetheless.. how banana wl assistance me.. n in the number of dayss… Many thanks lots Chandni for the swift replies. Allah bless you considerably! I was gonna use citric acid as it will decrease the ph stage. Will lemon juice do a similar? If I insert these organic preservatives do you think the mixture will very last 3weeks if I give it as a present? Pls forgive my numerous queries It truly is your choice. You'll want to get it done following washing your face, that's Typically carried out each morning and night. A lot of people use masks while in the evening, as that's whenever they have by far the most time. Just give these masks a attempt. They are really basically no cost and you also don’t want to search the world to obtain the mandatory elements. In short, you have nothing to get rid of except your acne. Why not give it a try out?

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Here are some actually simple Do-it-yourself face mask recipes that have grown to be highly regarded amid honey lovers. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/722616702689548172 and elements associated with Every single mask are really easy you can get ready it in a few minutes. Honey is often a all-natural humectant that attracts in humidity from the air, leaving your skin moist and easy, and it can also enable break up excessive sebum That may be clogging up your pores (and leading to pesky pimples). Put together your face with the mask by washing it with heat drinking water. This tends to open up your pores, which is able to Enhance the effectiveness of the mask. Given that this mask tends for getting pretty messy, you can also pull your hair back again right into a ponytail, braid it, or pin it back again. On OneHowTo You can even learn the way for making an amazing overall body coffee scrub And exactly how coffee will dispose of cellulite. You will under no circumstances toss away your leftover coffee grinds again! Suggestions: Use this combination a few to four times weekly (even a each day software is okay), but you should definitely put together it new every time, as it is very uncomplicated to arrange and simplest at that time. If you can and you've got the required substances, then It's a necessity. Even so if you do not have the mandatory elements or time, then help it become Regular although not every day. To finish your registration remember to enter the verification code you obtained on the cell. In case you have not acquired the verification code, make sure you SMS REWARDME to 9223347100 Picture: Karen Cox/SheKnows For many who don’t have enough time to whip up a whole Do-it-yourself banana mask, a refreshing banana in opposition to inflamed skin could possibly do the trick. Home made face masks are full of nature's restorative goodness, in the form on the nutrients, minerals, acids, and oils described in the tables above, without any from the substances that keep-acquired masks have to contain for an prolonged shelf existence. Blend clay, honey and apple cider vinegar in a little non-reactive bowl (never use metal when dealing with clay). Stir together and gently use on the face and neck. Just after 15 minutes, clear away the mask with heat water, then with chilly water. Alongside one another, they cited information from 27 references. wikiHow's Content Administration Staff carefully displays the work from our editorial team to make certain that Every single write-up meets our superior benchmarks. OEM ODM rorec aloe vera olive pomegranate blueberry honey all-natural skin mask for face masks skin care Decide on one that fits your skin sort and you also are with your approach to identifying many great things about honey in your skin! In a cheap and straightforward elegance treatment method that may be also good enough to take in, a Do-it-yourself banana face mask might help to relaxed and clean skin with the improve with the seasons.

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Can I shop almond oil as well as the vitamin E capsule fall by putting Every single with each other in a very plastic bottle and employing for several times on my facial skin? Blend all the above substances in a bowl. Slowly include drinking water until a thick paste is shaped. Employing clean up fingertips, therapeutic massage a thick coat in the combination onto your face in a delicate circular movement. It isn't hard to make your very own orange peel powder—all you would like are oranges, a blender, and one particular to five times (as a way to give the orange peels the perfect time to dry). You are able to but it really's encouraged that you just utilize a darkly colored glass bottle, not plastic, for purity. Surely use within just a couple of days since the oil Qualities will lessen with time and heat. Just how much you exfoliate is up for discussion. Some Women of all ages have skin that will get scaly promptly. Others glance dewy and new with nominal fuss. Dermatologist Dr. Hello! I have essentially dried my orange peels but.. :-/ I forgot not to include things like the white portion (which you said it shouldn't be). Am i able to even now use it? May perhaps I determine what difference will it make, using 'only the best most component' and 'including the white element'? This face mask can be excellent for experienced skin as all these 3 ingredients put with each other, are fantastic for lessening the looks of great traces. What better than finding the benefits of exfoliation and comforting in one face mask? Nicely, the Oatmeal and banana face mask may be the 1 that gives you scrubbing and smoothening impact simultaneously. . Any greater than that and you’ll be dripping honey all over! I'd a challenge with dripping in the beginning, but after I Slice back again on the quantity of honey I employed, the challenge fixed alone. As well as that it’s a bit more affordable like that, as well! Implement the combination to your face with your fingers. Perform the sugar-honey combination on to your face together with your finger tips in gentle round motions. Stay away from your eyes and mouth even though implementing. She was influenced to jot down this web site right after suffering from extreme acne. In the course of this time she made pure, healthy do-it-yourself beauty remedies that fed her skin and assisted her recover. Egg whites tighten the skin and shrink your pores even though the yogurt nourishes your complexion. It’s like acquiring a Botox cure! The three panel style and design will guarantee a great healthy, whilst the neoprene content applied to make it will preserve you heat as well. What's more, it has the advantage of staying resistant to water. Retinoids (which include Retin-A or the greater moisturizing Renova) also get the job done by eliminating the best layer of useless skin cells while also creating collagen within the skin. "Collagen would be the skin's structural fiber," dermatologist Dennis Gross explained in O Magazine

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Incorporate lemon juice and olive oil in container. Guantee that They're perfectly combined. You can utilize the container that you'll be storing the exfoliating scrub in. Right before robust transparent products like polycarbonate were invented, visors to protect the face had to be opaque with smaller eyeslits, and have been a form of mask, as generally in mediaeval satisfies of armour, and (for instance) Outdated Norse grímr meant "mask or visor". Disguise Masks are a well-recognized and vivid factor in several folks and regular pageants, ceremonies, rituals, and festivals, and tend to be of an historic origin. The mask is Ordinarily a Component of a costume that adorns The complete entire body and embodies a custom vital that you the spiritual and/or social life of the Group as whole or a particular group within the Local community. Masks are made use of Virtually universally and preserve their ability and mystery both equally for their wearers and their viewers. Yoghurt, as everyone knows, is often a prosperous natural source of protein and likewise contains lactic acid. This makes it the very best ingredient to hydrate and moisturize the dry skin. Now that you have your orange peel powder, Allow me to share three face mask recipes that will assist you to enjoy their Advantages: Include a little heat h2o if essential to keep the lather likely. In the event the lather dies down, incorporate a little bit of h2o. Just don’t add far too much, or the sugar will dissolve. Stick to The straightforward 15 min keep pack time using this type of mask and pat dry which has a cleanse towel. It is going to depart your skin feeling beautiful and clean. Ahead of making an attempt any of these facials, test a little area of one's skin ahead of making use of the combination towards your complete face. This is particularly imperative that you do When you have delicate skin. Goaltender mask, a mask worn by an ice or subject hockey goaltender to safeguard The top and face from harm Rinse with neat h2o. Rinse your face with amazing h2o till the scrub is totally long gone, after which you can pat your face dry which has a cleanse, dry washcloth. From the cult of Shiva, found in Anatolia from circa 6,000 BC, the youthful, bare ithyphallic god seems wearing a horned mask.[15] During the Greek bacchanalia and also the Dionysus cult, which involved using masks, the everyday controls on conduct were being temporarily suspended, and other people cavorted in merry revelry exterior their regular rank or position. René Guénon promises that in the Roman saturnalia festivals, the standard roles ended up often inverted. Their 3 main cults use seventy-8 different types of masks. The majority of the ceremonies of the Dogon lifestyle are solution, although the antelope dance is demonstrated to non-Dogons. The antelope masks are rough rectangular containers with many horns coming out of the highest. The Dogons are professional agriculturists as well as the antelope symbolizes a hard Operating farmer.[28] Mash up the banana, then mix from the honey. For very best benefits, put the substances within a blender. Insert the juice of the lemon or orange. Apply to face for quarter-hour before rinsing which has a great washcloth or perhaps a steaming heat washcloth. Observe with the regular moisturizer. They tend to be worn over the face, Though they might also be positioned for result somewhere else over the wearer's human body. In aspects of Australia, large totem masks address the body, whilst Inuit Girls use finger masks throughout storytelling and dancing.[one]

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How To Survive Shingles (And Not Go Totally Crazy!)

Remember that time I got the shingles? I know I won’t be forgetting that experience anytime soon…For anyone who has had or currently has shingles, you know this is a pain you won’t soon forget. They call it adult chicken pox, but I can assure you it’s far worse than chicken pox ever was. That or my memory is playing tricks on me!

But it’s not all bad around here. My Dad always jokes that whenever shit hits the fan around here, it makes for a great blog post and well, he’s definitely right about that. THM is my personal version of making lemonade! Or in this case, make shingles recovery out of shingles!

I’m going to skip over the whole medical diagnosis part since your doctor should probably be the one doing that but instead describe my personal experience with the shingles and what I did to nip it in the bud. The first thing I did when I got diagnosed, was immediately take to the internet to see if anyone had helpful tips for healing shingles. I read a lot of horror stories, some not-so-horror stories but also some really productive tips. I’m hoping this post can be that for some of you. Or if you have a friend or family member suffering, feel free to pass onto them. We got this!

So, first things first…

THE DIAGNOSIS

I actually told the full story in this Instagram post so I won’t go into too much detail. Basically, a couple days before the infamous shingles rash appeared, my lymph nodes on the left side of my neck and ear blew up. I then developed a lot of pain in my ear the next day so I went to the doctor to see if I had an ear infection. That morning I noticed two huge zits on my forehead which I thought was strange (because I never breakout on my forehead) but they didn’t occur to me as anything but zits. You know those huge underground zits you get? They looked and felt like those.

My doctor looked in my ear, felt my lymph nodes and informed me I did not have an ear infection but likely some kind of virus that my body was trying to fight. Neither of us thought anything of the zits and I went home feeling pretty crappy but relieved it wasn’t an ear infection.

Over the next few hours is when the rash really started to develop. A few more bumps on my forehead, one on my eyebrow and those big “zits” started to become really painful. The pain I felt in my ear started moving into my head and my swollen lymph nodes made it difficult to turn my neck. I later found out that the pain in my ear was likely caused by the fact that my shingles developed in my trigeminal nerve which is right next to your middle ear.

I knew pretty much as soon as the pain migrated to my forehead that I had the shingles. People have been shocked to discover that you can a) get shingles under the age of 60 and b) get shingles on your face. I knew both were possible because my Mom had them on her face when I was really young. Thankfully that situation clued me into what was happening with my own body but for any of you out there who don’t know this, you can get shingles at any age and they can happen at any nerve root in your body, including your face!

THE TREATMENT

Because I pretty quickly tuned into what was happening, I was able to get started with my shingles recovery fairly quickly. If you manage to catch it within 72 hours of the rash appearing, the antivirals are most effective. I’m lucky I caught it within that window and am certain the quick duration of my symptoms was because of this. Of course, not everyone will know right away, but if you have a gut feeling or any of the symptoms I described above, go to your doctor!

Besides my antiviral 3x a day I was also prescribed pain meds, which I honestly didn’t end up taking. Heavy pain meds make me feel sick and groggy so except for the first two days when the pain was pretty excruciating, I used advil and tylenol to help manage the pain. For as hippie dippie as I may be, when stuff like this happens I think the path of least resistance is often the best. I wasn’t doing myself any favors by trying to overcomplicate.

Of course, I also turned to diet and lifestyle choices to also help manage the symptoms. I’m fairly confident that in addition to the antivirals, these choices helped to decrease the span of my shingles experience. So let’s get into that…

HOW TO SURVIVE SHINGLES (and not go totally crazy!)

I think the most important piece of this post is this section. Of course, catching it early and taking the antivirals help a ton but shingles is so much more than just popping some pills and hoping for the best. I’m not here to throw conventional medicine under the rug. I don’t think I’d have had such a quick turnaround if it hadn’t been for the full course of antivirals I took, but there are a lot of natural treatments you can incorporate to also help speed up the process and the pain and itchiness that typically ensues.

CBD/THC

In addition to OTC pain meds, I used CBD and THC to help manage the pain. I’ve been playing around with different types of CBD and found the Calm pen from Dosist to be most effective. For THC I used topical salve on the rash itself and it was literally a godsend to help manage the pain.

BONE BROTH

There’s a reason your body craves broth when you’re sick. Bone broth is super anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting. It contains vitamins and minerals that help support gut health and reduce pain and inflammation.

I’ve had two cups of bone broth every single day for the last two weeks. Currently obsessed with Kettle and Fire and especially their mushroom and chicken broth!

KOMBUCHA/PROBIOTICS

When they say “it all starts in your gut”, they’re not kidding! After my bout with SIBO I had to eliminate and then slowly add in fermented foods and probiotics. I can’t even tell you how much I missed kombucha…It’s been almost 6 months since then and I am now happily back to taking my daily probiotic and guzzling my Healthade kombucha. 5:00 PM because my “kombucha happy hour” and I think that’s going to stick around for a while!

SUPPLEMENTS

Pretty much everyone under the sun will recommend a different supplement to you when they hear you have shingles. Truthfully, there are many MANY out there that could benefit you, shingles or not. I decided to stick with what I had from my Care/of packs and add in one that was consensus amongst everyone, L-Lysine.

Zinc – supports immune function and has an antiviral effect

L-lysine – an amino acid that helps reduce the spread of the shingles virus

Rhodiola – an adaptogenic herb that’s shown stress relieving properties

Astragalus – another herb that helps support immune function and has an antiviral effect

LEMON BALM

I wasn’t sure which category to put this under, so instead it gets a category of it’s own. Lemon Balm is an herb that is known to help reduce pain from shingles, both internally and topically. I pretty much got all my hydration from drinking 6-8 cups of Lemon Balm Tea a day and once the initial couple of days of pain went down, I used a topical lemon balm to help reduce inflammation, reduce pain and help promote healing. Someone on Instagram told me to order this Lemon Balm Salve from Amazon and it was literally the best advice I got from everyone.

DIET

I am a true believer in the healing power of food. Now I don’t think eating perfectly “clean” replaces other lifestyle habits or conventional medicine, but it is a great tertiary care to support your body. And truthfully, when you’re sick (at least when I’m sick), I’m not craving the same foods I normally do. I think when you really tap in and listen you’ll realize that the foods you crave like bone broth and vegetables are actually your body’s way of supporting you.

In my case I literally wanted all the warm, green veggies in broth. Particularly kale and bok choy. Interestingly my acupuncturist told me that bok choy is a common healing and cooling food in Traditional Chinese Medicine and that because shingles is excessive heat in your body, bok choy was a great cooling choice. Our bodies are crazy!

In addition to plenty of veggies, I also found myself gravitating towards antioxidant fruits like berries and lots of bananas. I didn’t intionally do it, but pretty much ate zero refined sugar for a week. As I started to feel better I was like “give me the brownies!!!” but while I was still heavy in the pain-zone I didn’t want any of it.

I also consumed more turmeric that I ever thought I could and especially loved it in my morning Matcha and Turmeric Latte. My body was NOT craving coffee so my morning matcha really did the trick.

ESSENTIAL OILS

I’ll be honest, when I’m sick I often turn to essential oils for primary support, but for shingles they definitely played second fiddle. I rubbed fortify on my chest and neck lymph nodes to support my immune system and diffused grounding and soothing blends like unwind, spa spirit and tranquility to help stay calm and promote self-care.

THE MOST IMPORTANT TIP FOR SHINGLES

I know that this is a lot of information so give yourself time to take it all in. Perhaps, more importantly take this one piece of advice: RELAX. Shingles is usually brought on by stress in your life. While I didn’t think I had a lot of stress (I’ve become a lot better at managing it!), when I listed everything on my plate it’s easy to see how my body was overburdened.

The biggest lesson learned through this process is how important it is to really, truly support your body. People often mentioned how lucky I was to be able to have a job that works from home, but when you’re sick it’s easy to just reach for your phone in bed or work on a project while recovering on the couch. The boundaries are less clear. Though I did the bare minimum I needed to do, I mostly took a lot of time to rest, nap, journal, watch TV and essentially do nothing.

I would have loved to have gone on walks or been outside but the pain of the wind on my face made it impossible. I was upset over this but C reminded me that compassion is a big part of the recovery process. So even though I felt stir crazy, I also knew that going outside actually created more stress in my life. Acknowledging those stressors and putting in plans of action to eliminate or diffuse them is the key to getting over shingles.

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I’m still not 100% pain-free but that’s to be expected after 2.5 weeks out. I’m continuing most of what I listed above and easing myself back into work. I’m also doing acupuncture to help manage the pain and have also found it super helpful in reducing my stress levels.

Overall I can tell I’m drastically improved from where I was and also have learned one of life’s most important lessons: STRESS IS REAL and it can manifest physically, so don’t ignore it!

Have you ever had or currently have shingles? Any tips to add? Drop them below!

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It’s Cyber Monday Eve, which means a lot of great deals have already gone live to beat the rush. These are our 20 favorites that we saw today, but for all of the best deals from around the web, don’t miss our main Cyber Monday post, which we’ll continue updating tonight and through tomorrow. Because “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” are essentially meaningless terms at this point, a ton of …Read more ReadHead over to our main post for more deals, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook to never miss a chance to save. You can also join our Kinja Deals Community Facebook group to connect with your fellow deal hunters.#1: Coats For EveryoneIt’s no surprise that Amazon stocks a ton of coats, but right now, they’re discounted to prices you don’t want to miss. Outerwear from Columbia, Alpha Industries, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfinger, Calvin Klein, and more are included in the sale, so outfit yourself and your family for less.#2: PS4 Pro + Destiny 2A $50 discount is the prevailing deal for the PS4 Pro this weekend, but Best Buy’s currently sweetening the pot with a free copy of Destiny 2. You should see the game appear in your cart automatically after you add the console.#3: Early Anker DealsAnker, purveyor of basically all of our readers’ favorite charging gear, just released its first batch of Cyber Monday deals, and you can find all of the links and codes over on this post.Anker, purveyor of basically all of our readers’ favorite charging gear, just released its first…Read more Read#4: Extra Gap DiscountsGAP is getting in on the new tradition of launching Black Friday prices super early. Right now, get 50% off everything when you use the code CYBER at checkout, plus you can stack the code TREAT and get an additional 10% off, and there’s free shipping. And this time, they really mean everything. No exclusions list here. That means jeans, leather, outerwear, whatever you could want.#5: iottie Car MountsiOttie’s line of dashboard phone mounts has long been a hit with our readers, and four different models are on sale on Amazon for Cyber Monday right now.The iOttie One Touch 2 reigned supreme in the time before magnetic vent mounts, but it still may be …Read more ReadOf particular note is this magnetic Qi charger, which combines the ease and cool-factor of a magnetic mount with the simplicity of cord-free phone charging. There’s really nothing else like it on the market, and today’s deal is the best price ever. It would make a great gift for anyone that just bought an iPhone 8 or X.$49From amazonGizmodo Media Group may get a commissionIf you don’t want or care about wireless charging, these other options are also great deals.$13From amazon22612 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commission$17From amazon2 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commission$14From amazon1662 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commission#6: Roomba RoundupDeals Week is the best time of the year to buy a Roomba, and four different models are down to all-time low prices for the occasion today.The entry-level Roomba 650 doesn’t have too many bells or whistles, but it’s still an excellent little vacuum that cleans well, and is good at finding its way back to its charger, in my experience, even if it looks a little stupid ping-ponging around your house.$250From amazon7393 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commissionFor $25 more, you can upgrade to the Roomba 690, which is basically identical to the 650 in use, but with the addition of Wi-Fi so you can control and schedule it from your phone, or even with your voice via an Amazon Echo.$275From amazon2658 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commissionNewly added today is the 860, which does not have Wi-Fi, but claims five times the suction of the 600 line, and easier-to-clean brushes. $350 is an all-time low, and $150 less than usual.$350From amazon358 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commissionAnd on the high end, the 980 is even more powerful than the 860, and includes a suite of advanced sensors that map your house to help it clean more efficiently, and let you know which rooms still need attention. $799's a lot of money, but it’s $100 less than usual, and an all-time low.$799From amazon767 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commission#7: Lego Star WarsSquash some Rebels, or deal with some daddy issues, with these two LEGO sets. First, pick up the TIE Striker Walker, which has adjustable wings, shootable missiles, and four minifigs, for just $34. Or, go for Kylo Ren’s insanely impractical Command Shuttle with six minifigs for $66. My opinion? Get both and rule the holidays.$34From amazon367 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commission$66From amazon464 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commission#8: Adidas GearAmazon’s running its first Adidas Gold Box in a couple of months as part of their Cyber Monday deals, with discounts on everything from shirts and pants to hats and underwear. These prices are only available today though, and a lot of them will probably sell out early, so run, don’t walk.#9: AmazonBasics LuggageThere’s AmazonBasics luggage now, because there’s pretty much an AmazonBasics version of everything at this point (I’m still holding out for a Prime-eligible electric car, though), and you can save big on two or three-piece sets, in both hardside and softside varieties. These are very new, so there’s not a ton of price history, but the $95 two-piece sets are a solid $45 less than usual.$95From amazonGizmodo Media Group may get a commission$95From amazonGizmodo Media Group may get a commission$95From amazonGizmodo Media Group may get a commission$124From amazonGizmodo Media Group may get a commission#10: Electric LawnmowersThere’s really very little reason for most people to use gas-powered lawnmowers these days. They’re loud, they require a fair amount of maintenance, they’re a disaster for the environment, and most importantly, electric mowers have gotten really good.I’ve been exclusively using a Greenworks Pro 60-Volt Brushless Lithium Ion lawn mower on my beast…Read more ReadToday as part of Amazon’s early Cyber Monday deals, a bunch of corded and battery-powered mowers are marked down, with prices starting at just over $100.There are a lot of good choices here, but it’s tough to beat the GreenWorks G-MAX 40V/20" model for $242. It rarely sells for less than $300, and comes with two batteries that should combine for over an hour or runtime.$242From amazon1076 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commission#11: Uncharted: The Lost Legacy#10Uncharted: The Lost Legacy proves that you don’t need Nathan Drake to make a great Uncharted game, and it’s already down to $20 on Amazon, or half its launch price from just a few months ago.Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is an easy video game to like in spite of its flaws. It’s buoyed by a…Read more Read$20From amazonGizmodo Media Group may get a commission#12: nike ClearanceWhen it comes to having a corner on the market, nothing really compares to Nike. And right now, take an extra 25% off their sale styles for both men and women, no code needed, as an extend Black Friday/early Cyber Monday deal. Everything you could need for a good workout wardrobe is included, from apparel, to sneakers, to gear.#13: Doggie GPSSure, you can microchip your pets and put tags on their collars, but the Whistle 3 GPS Pet Tracker is proactive about finding lost pets by notifying you when your furry friends leave designated safe spaces.Using Wi-Fi and a cellular plan, the Whistle will pinpoint your pet’s location, similar to the Find My Phone app. I could see this helping ease a lot of anxiety, especially if your pet often gets out.Today, the Whistle is down to just $50, which the least number of bones we’ve ever seen.$50From amazon335 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commission#14: Miter SawI freely admit that not everybody needs a miter saw. In fact, most people probably shouldn’t own one. But if you’re in the market, this well-reviewed DEWALT is marked down to an all-time low $179 today, and a sitewide DEWALT promotion will lop off an extra $25 at checkout. With a 4.6 star review average from over 600 customers, there’s no need to measure twice here.$154From amazon81 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commission#15: Haribo Gold BearsI’ve always said, if there’s something the month of December needs, it’s more sweets. So you’ve finished your last five pound bag of Haribo Gold Bears and you’re ready for a resupply, Amazon’s marked it back down to $10 with Subscribe & Save, or $11 with standard shipping.Also, fear not, these aren’t the sugar free ones that famously do horrible things to you body.$10From amazon32539 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commission#16: TrampolineThis trampoline is almost $70 less than usual today, and has a basketball hoop built right into the netting, because what’s the point of a trampoline if you can’t do you best Zach LaVine impressions?$182From amazonGizmodo Media Group may get a commission#17: Family Un-Friendly GamesIf Cards Against Humanity has started to get a little stale, Amazon’s running a sale on on some other adult party games from the folks behind The Oatmeal and Cyanide and Happiness. Just wait to play them until Grandma has gone to bed. Or don’t.$15From amazon2409 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commission$21From amazonGizmodo Media Group may get a commission$19From amazon56 purchased by readersGizmodo Media Group may get a commission$9From amazonGizmodo Media Group may get a commission#18: Belkin Nightstand ChargerThis Belkin nightstand dock is a great gift for the Apple fan in your life, and it’s $30 less than usual today. Unlike a lot of these docks, it actually has the Lightning connector and Apple Watch charger built in, so they won’t have to run two separate cables to their nightstand. More importantly though, they’ll be able to keep their expensive Apple Watch charger in their travel bag, so they never leave it at home. I’ve done this several times.$70From amazonGizmodo Media Group may get a commission#19: Wayfair Cyber Monday DealsYou know of Wayfair because they have that annoyingly catchy jingle in their commercials. 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